Craftsman 917.389270 Owner's Manual page 10

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ _'_ ,'_7_7"_._0___Y
AS YOUCOMPLETE ICE DATES
R aU R SERV,CE
Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
oa Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
W IPower-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys .j
(Power-Propelled Mowers}
R
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 3
LubricationChart
Clean Battery/Recharge
/Electric Start Mowers_ 1/ I/4
E Check En_lineOil Level 1/
Change Engine Oil I/'1:
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
N clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge =
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures,
2 - Sep/ice more often when of_ragng In dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace b_les more often when mowing In sandy soU.
4. Charge 48 heum nt end of _eason.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been ,subjectedto
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
perioclcally to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once ayear, replacethe spark plug,
replace air filter element and check blade
for wear. A new spark plug and dean/new
air filter element assures proper air-fuel
mixture and helps 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").
LUBRICATION CHART
) Wheel adjusters
:_rake spring
bracket
(_ Rear ine oil
door Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_)SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFERTO
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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