Craftsman 917.388225 Owner's Manual page 10

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DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners ii,/
Clear,Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) I,/ t_
OM Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
W (Power-Propened Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-PropelledMowers) I_
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Check/Sharpen'Replace Blade _#':_
Lubrication Chart _ I_
Clean BatterJ/Recharge
tBect c Mowers ! V' V'4
BE Check Engine Oil Level ¥#
Change Engine Oil I/1.=
G clean Air Filter _ z
Inspect Muffler
RE Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air FilterPaper Cartridge I/=
I - Change more often when Operating under a heavy load or in high arnb+entlemperatures.
2 - Servk:e more often when operating In dirty o_ dusty conditions.
3 - Replace bk_dea more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4- C_r_e+8,o,,+ =tend ot=+=on. 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, clean
or replace air filter element and check
blade for wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assure proper
air-fuel mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
(_) Wheel adjuster
wheel)
(_ Brake
spring bracket
Discharge
guard hinge pin
(_ Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant
(_ See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
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IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings. Viscous
lubdcants will attract dust and dirt that
will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.