Craftsman 38872 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

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REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (_f Equipped)

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Lubrication Char

Clean Baltery/Rechar_

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ECheck Engine Oil Level N Change Engine OII

G Clean AJrFilter I Inspect Muffler

NClean or Replace Spark Plug

E Replace Air Filter Paper cartridge

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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 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 now spark plug and clean/new air filter element assure proper air-fuel mixture and help 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-

CATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_eachwheel)

Engine oil

Mulcher

door hinge pin

Rear door hinge

(_ Handle bracket mounting pins

(_) Spray lubricant

_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings, viscous lubri- cents 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

10graphite type lubricant sparingly.