Craftsman 917.388191 manual General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCS	BEFOREA.ER EVERY			EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
SCHEDUL	EACH	EACH	10	25 HOURS	100
	USE	USE	HOURS	OR SEASON	HOURS	STORAGE
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Check for Loose Fasteners

_	Clean / inspect Grass Catcher"	if	_'
	Check Drive wheels *'"
	Clean Lawn Mower ....
M	Clean under Drive Cover "**		6/'

Ocheck Drive Belt I Pulleys ***

Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade

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R	Lubrication	............
	Clean and Recharge Battery *"
	Check Engine eli	revel	=4
IE	Change Engine eli
INI	clean Air Filter

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Replace.Air Eilter Paper Cartridge

Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer

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• (if so equipped)

1

- Change

more

often

if operaling

under

a heavy

load

or in high outdoor temperatures

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Electric-Start mowers

2

- Service

more

often

if operating

in

dirty

or dusty

conditions

• **

Power-Propelled

mowers

3

_ Replace

blades

more often

when

mowing in sandy

soil

•***

Use a scraper

4

- Charge

48 hours

at end of

season

to clean under

deck

5

_And after each 5 hours of use

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 unit as instructed in this manual.

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel adjuster (on each wheel)

Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to properly maintain your uniL

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Engine oii

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

o At least 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 assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer°

°Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual

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(_ Rear door hinge

_.1_Handle) bracket mounting pins

BEFORE EACH USE

-Check engine oil level

-Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated

(See "LUBRICATION CHART").

_2) Spray lubricant

See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants 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

1! graphite type lubricant sparingly.