Sears 917.38614 - Manual (Page 11)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBI
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES V
AS YOU COMPLETE VW
REGULAR SERVICE VwM RViCE DATES
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Check for Loose Fasteners 6/
Clean/lnspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
1 /
Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Self-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
1/3
Lubrication Chart ✓
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers) ✓ t /4
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N
G
1
N
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Check Engine Oil Level ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓ f/ 1.2
Clean Air Filter h/ 2
Inspect Muffler 1 /
Clean or Replace Spark Plug i/
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 6/2
Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
Service more often whert operating in dirty or dusty conditions
Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soli
Charge 48 hours at end of season.
LUBRrCATION CHART
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
fhis manual should be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace air filter
element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug
and clean/new 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").
(D SPRAY LUBRICANT
(D
SAE30 MOTOR OIL REFERTOENGINE- CUSTOMER RESPON­
SIBILITIES SECTION.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL
BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT
DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF
THE SELFLUBRiCATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY
MUSTBE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,,
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