Craftsman 917.387258 owner manual Shaft, Washer Hardened edge adapter washer, Grass Catcher

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you Uo, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

•To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one

inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of

the nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade

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GRASS CATCHER

•The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used.

•Check your grass catcher often for

damage or deterioration, Through non'hal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing,

replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

.20=

•30" -20" -I0"o" 10" 20" 30"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in

one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

•Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove bottom oil drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

•Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do not over fill.

•Fill to top of slot inside of filler hole.

•Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

Drain plug