Craftsman 917.388981 owner manual General Recommendations, Lubrication, Chart, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

	Check	for Loose		Fasteners
_	Clean	/ Inspect		Grass Catcher *
	Check	Tires
_	Check	Drive	Wheels
	Clean	Lawn	Mower ....
M	Clean under		Drive		Cover ***
O	Check	Drive	Belt /		Pulleys	***
W	Check	/ Sharpen		/	Replace	Blade
_	ubrication
	Clean and Recharge Battery **
	Check	Engine	Oil		level
E	Change	Engine		Oil
N	Clean	Air Filter

BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE

EACH EACH 10 25HOURS 100

USE USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE

/,

v'

v'

v'

_,2

_	Inspect	Muffler	V'
N	Replace	Spark Plug	,4
E	Replace	Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer

* (if so equipped)

1

- Change

more

often

if operating

under

a heavy

load

or in high outdoor temperatures.

**

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.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

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.

•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.

LUBRICATION	CHART
	Wheel
	adjuster (on
	each wheel)
I	Engine oil
I	(_) Mulcher
I	door hinge
	(_) Rear door
	hinge

(_) Handle bracket mounting pins

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated

(See "LUBRICATION CHART").

_ 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 1graphite type lubricant sparingly.