Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.388900 Owner's Manual

!MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __?#__"f
AS YOU COMPLETE
SERVICE
.EGO R SEBV,CE
DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners _ if
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
M Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
El (Power-Propelled Mowers)
CheckJSharpen/Replace Blade
LubricationChart
Clean Battery/Recharge
Electdc Start Mowers1
E
Check Engine Oil Level
N Change Engine Oil
G
_lean Air Filter
I Inspect Muffler
N
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1 - Change more often when opemtteg under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - Replace b_ades morn often when mowing in sandy soil,
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this lawn mower does not
cover itemsthat have been subjectedto
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, operator must
maintainmower as instructedin this manual.
Some adjusknentswill need to be made
periodically to properlymaintain your unit.
All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjust-
mentsseclion o fthis manualshouldbe
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replacethe spark plug, clean
or replaceair filterelement and check
bladefor wear. A new spark plug and
dean/new air filter element assure proper
air-fuelmixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
LUBRICATION CHART
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Engine oil
Mulcher
door hinge pin
Rear door
hinge
(!) Handle bracket mounting pins
(]) Spray lubricant
(_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated(See "LUBRICATION
CHART_.
10
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings. Viscous
lubricants 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.