Craftsman 917.38862 Cationchart Lubricationchart, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

	AS YOU COMPLETE		JO_'_'_	_,-_/_._ _" "I'/_"." _	"_	0 v .
	REGULAR SERVICE	_._/_._			_=f_ERVICE		DATES
	Check for Loose Fasteners	M			_'
	Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
M	Clean(If Equipped)Lawn Mower	II/	V'II/		I_
	fPowerClean -UnderPropelledDriveMowers)Cover
	Check drive beri!pulleys
S	(Power-Prot_dled Mowers)			II_
	Check/Sharpen/Replace Sl_de			f//$
	Lubrication Chart			I_
	_lean Battery/Recha •
	Etactdc Start Mowe_jr			It/	I_1
E	3hack Engine Oil Level
N	Change Engine Oil			I/1,2			--
G	Clean Air Filter			if 2
I	Inspect Muffler			l# /
N i Clean or Replace Spark Rug				(p/
E	Replace Air Filtar Paper Cartridge			II/=

1Change mote often when operating under a _leavy load or _n high ambient temperatures

2._ er,_pce more often when operat_lg _n diny ¢r dusly conditions

3.Replace blades more otten whe_ mowing in _ndy sod.

4.Gharg e 48 hours at end of _ason.

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 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 "LUBRI-

CATIONCHART").

LUBRICATIONCHART

•)Wheel adjuster

\

dl_)Brake

spring bracket

_Handle bracket

mounting pin

(I)Refer to maintenance "Engine" section.

_) Spray lubricant

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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