Craftsman 917.38919 - Manual (Page 9)

Tha wananty on Ihb lavm mowerdoes not cover
items that h^re been sutijecJed to operatDrabosa
ornegfiganca. To irscehie full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain moweres
Inslntcled In this manual
Soma adlustmants will neetj to be made
periodically to propetiy maintain your unit.
All adjustments In the Service and
Adjustments section of this rnanual should be
checked at least once each season,
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and chock blade
for wear, A new spark plug and clean/new
air filter element assures proper air-fuel
mrxtura and helps your engine nrn better
and last longer
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BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level,
• Check (or loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit welt lubricated (See
■LUBRICATION CHARr (Q)).
NOTE: Although multi—viscosity oils (SW30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
these multi—viscosity oils will result in ,
Increased oil consumption when used above
32° F. Check your engine oil level more
frequently to avoid possible engine damage
from running low on oil, ■
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Change the oti after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if tha lawn
mower is not used for 25 hours In one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting
the engine and after each five (5) hours of
continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely
each lime you check the oil level,,
NOTE; Before lipping lawn mower to drain oii, drain
fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
' Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
place wire where it cannot come in contact with
spark plug.
• Remove engine o3 cap; lay aside on a deansurfacs.
' Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a
suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and
Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet
for mixture conlnel. if your engine does not operate
properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take
your lawn mowerto an authorized service center for
repair or adjustmenL
General Recommendations
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LUBRICATION
CHART
® spray lubricant
@SAE 30 MOTOR OIL
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door EngkiB oil
^iandle brackol
forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine,
« Wipe off any spltled oil on lawn mower and on
side of engine,
» Rll engine with oil, Fill only to the "FULL" line on
the dipstick. DO NOT OVER RLL
" Replace engine oil cap.
” Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Engine i
Your engine speed has been factory set Do not
attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in
personal injury, if you believe that the engne is running
too fast ortoo slow, lake your lawn mowerto an
aulhorized servicecenterforrepairandadjustmenL