Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.387254 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
t_
Cleardlr',spect Grass Catcher
M
Clean LawnMower
_
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
IV /
Check drivehalt/pulleys
E
(Power-propened Mowers)
I_
CheclVSharpen/Replace
Blade
_
3
Lubrication Chad
I/
I_
Clean Battery/Recharge
Electric Start Mowers /
M
I/'4
E
Check Engine Oil Level
t/
Change Engine Oil
IVtl.2
Clean Air Filter
Ii/
2
I
Inspect Muffler
I_
N c_an or Replace Spark Plug
!/
E Replace A irFilter Paper Cartridge
I/'2
SERVICE DATES
1 - Change more olten when operaUng under a heavy load o{ in highambient temperatures.
2 - Sowice more oftenwhen opetaling in dirty o_ dusty_.
3. Replace blade= more olten v+henmow_g _ sandy sdiL
4 - Charge
48 hours at end of season.
LUBRICATION
CHART
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, operator must
maintain mower as instructed in this manual,
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace
air filter element and check blade for wear.
A new spark plug and clean/new air filter
element assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helps your engine runl_etter and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
Wheel
(_Rrea/
door
(3:)
hinge
Handle bracket
(_ Brake springe
bracket
(_) Engine oil
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART').
(_
Spray lubricant
SAE 30 Motor oil. Refer to ENGINE
(_
MAINTENANCE Section.
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants
will
attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life
of the self lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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