Craftsman 917.38919 General Recommendations LUBRICATION CHART, • TO Change Engine Oil, Engine C

MAINTENANCE

The warranty on this Learn mower does nst cover

items that have been subJested to operator abuse or negr_gertce. To receive full value hem the warranty, open.or must rt_ni_n mower e.s

I_ruc_d in tl_ manuaL

Some ed[ustments wig need to be made periodic:ally to propedy maintain your unit

All adjustments In the Service and

General Recommendations

LUBRICATION

CHART

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

Adjustments		section	of this	manual	should be		(_ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL
checked at least once each seeson_
-	Once a year, replace the spark pfug,					_us_0r
	replace air flttar element and check blade
	for weai_, A new spark plug and cJeanlnew
	air filter	element	assures	proper	air-fuel
	mixture	and helps your engine			run better	door	_n_ oil
	and last
		Ionge_				(_ landlebr_cP_l
BEFORE		EACH USE
o	Check engtne oft level

*Check for loose fasteners

LEBRICATfi_N

Keep unit welt lubdcsted (Bee

"LUBRICATION CHART" (O)).

NOTE: Although rnulti--viscosttyoils (5W30, 10W3O etc.) improve starting in cold weather.

these mstti_iscoslty oils wlti result to increased oil consumption when used above

32°F Check your engine pit level more frequently to avoid posslbta engine damage

from running low on o ='i.,

Change the oft after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn

mower is not used for25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each live (5) hours of

continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each lime you check the oll level

• TO Change Engine Oil

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower todrain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty,

•Disconhect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug,

•Remove engineoBcap; lay aside on a dean sud-ace. - Tip lawn ruower on tis side and drain oil into a

suitable container, Rock lawn mower back and

forth	to	remove any	oil trapped	inside	of engine,
o Wipe	off	any spilled	oil on lawn	mower	and on
side	of engine.

•Fill engine with oil, Fill only to the"FULL" line on

the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FiLL

o Replace engine oil cap.

. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug

Your carburetorhas a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture conlroL ifyour engine does notoperate propedy due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized se_ice c_nter for repair or adjustmenL

Engine C_

Your engine speed has been factory set Donot

attempt to increm_ engine speed or it may result in

personalinjuzy., If you believe that the en_ne is running

_o fast or too stow. take your lawn mower to an

asthotized sewice center for repair and adjustment