Craftsman 917.387205 General Recommendations, Viced-Ates, Before Each USE, Lubrication

	AS YOU COMPLETE
	FI , O,TE			VICED_-ATES
	Check for Loose Fasteners	_f		if
	Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
	(If Equipped)
M Clean Lawn Mower
O , Clean(PowerUnder-PropellndDriveMowers)Cover			I/
	Check drive belt/pulleys		i/
RE (Power-Propelled Mowers)
	Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
	Lubrication Chart		v'	=/
	(Electric Start Mowers !		=/	i/,
E	Clean Battery/Recharge
	Ched_ En_line Oil Level
N	ChangeEngineOil		t/l,_
G Clean Air FiNer
I	Inspect Muffler
N oaan or Replace Spark Plug			I/=
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartddge

1 - Change I_Xe often when op_aling under a heaW- load or in high arnbientte_oeratums. 2 - SerAce rr_e often when operat_tg in dirlyor dusly oolldi_ons.

3.Replace bladea more oRenwh_ mo_ng in undy zoiL

4.Chazge 48 hou_ at ond 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 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

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel
adjuster	(_ Engine oil

(_ Brake

spdng

(_) Discharge bracket guard

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.

(_ Handle bracket mounting pin

hinge pin

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART"). -

_ ReferSpray tolubdcamMAINTENANCE "ENGINE" section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the serf-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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