Craftsman 388 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES
Check forLoose Fasteners "_/ " ' ' 14.
:Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(_fEquipp_) 14,/ 14' V'
Clean Lawn Mower 14. 14.
Clean Under Drive Cover
IPower-Propelled Mowers) 14.
Check ddve belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) 14"
CbecWSharderVReplace Blade If 3
LubricationChart I_
Clean Battery/Recha
IElectdc StartMowe_jr_ 14. 14._
Check Engine Oil Level
Change En_ne O_1 II/1.2
Clean Air Filter 14. =
Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace SparkRug 14.
Reptace Air Filter PaperCartridge 14.;t
1 . Change mote often when operating under 8 h=a_ load or in h4gh ambkSnt temperatures
2 * Service m_re o_rt when ope_a_ r_ _ndirty or dust_ conditions.
3 - R_le_e blados more off=_l when mowing _ sandy soil¸
4 - Charge 48 hour_ at end Ofseason.
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
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.
Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unitwell lubricated(See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
Engine oil
Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(_) Refer to maintenance "Engine" section.
(_) Spray lubricant
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings, viscous lubri-
cants 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
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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