Craftsman 917.388410 - Manual (Page 10)

MAINTENANCE
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Check for Loose Fasteners
✓
Clean/lnspect Grass Catcher
{If Equipped)
✓ ✓
Clean Lawn Mower
✓
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Prooelled Mowers)
✓
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
✓
✓ 4
Check Engine Oil Level ___ ^
Change Engine Oil
✓ l-2
Clean Air Filler ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler ✓
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 • Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - R^lace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 • Charge 48 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 intruded 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,
replace air fitter element and check blade
for wea'. 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
f adjusters
Brake spring
bracket
(D Engine oil
(i) Rear
door
hinge
0 SPRAY LUBRICANT
^ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO ENGINE
I Handle bracket
mounting pin
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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