Craftsman 917.388732 - Manual (Page 10)

MAINTENANCE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
SERVICE DATES
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Check for Loose Fasteners
CIsan/lnspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) ✓
✓
Clean Lawn Mower
✓
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belVpulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
✓
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
_|/s
Lubrication Chart
✓
Clean Battery/Rechsrge
(Electric Start Mowers) ✓
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Check Engine Oil Level ✓
Change Engine Oil . l/t
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Clean Nf Filter
Inspect Muffler
✓
Clean or Replaca Spark Piug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge »^2
1 - Chang« mor« oflen whan operating undare heavy bad or in high arnbienl ter^raturae.
2' Servic« more often when operating irt dirty or dusty conditione.
3 - Replace bUdas more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge46 hours at end of 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 will need to be made
periodically 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 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
1, Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners,
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI­
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
10
® Spray lubricant
(D See "ENGINE" In Maintenance section.
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.