Craftsman 917.388731 - Manual (Page 10)

MAINTENANCE
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Check tor Loose Fasteners
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Clean/lnspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
✓ ✓ ✓
Clean Lawn Mower ✓ ✓
Clean Under Otive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
✓
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Prooetled Mowers)
✓
Check/Sharpervneplace Blade ✓ s
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Stall Mowers) ✓ ✓ «
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Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter ✓ s
Inspect Muffler
✓
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
✓
Raptace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ s
1 • Chang* mora oftan when operating urtdar a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 > Service rmre oR«n when operating in dirty or dusty conditlone.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end o1 season.
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 wilt need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Sen/ice and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
dean or replace air filter element and
check blade for wear. A new spark plug
and clearVnew 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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA­
TION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
® Refer to maintenance "Engine" section.
® Spray iubricant
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings, viscous lubri­
cants 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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