Craftsman 917.38823 General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Chart Lubrication, Section

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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 periodicallyto pmpedy maintain your unit.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjust- merits section of this manual should be

checked at least once each season.

•Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filterelement and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filterelement 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
	adjuster	(_) Mulcher door

_J

oil __

(_) Handle bracket

mounting pin

(_ Spray lubricante

(_) Referto MAINTINANCE"ENGiNE"

SECTION.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricantswill attract dust and dirtthat will shorten the life of the self

lubricatingbearings, if you feel they must be lubricated,use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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