Craftsman 38872 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners _ _/
Clean/Inspect
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O clean UnderDrive Cover
(power-Propelled Mowers) IV/
Check ddve bell] ulleys
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Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade ¥/_
Lubrication Char _
Clean Baltery/Rechar_
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E Check Engine Oil Level
N Change Engine OII fell,z
G Clean AJrFilter I_ z
I Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug V/
E Replace Air Filter Paper cartridge Mez
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thislawn 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 now 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.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ eachwheel)
Engine oil
Mulcher
doorhinge
pin
Rear door
hinge
10
(_ Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant
_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT: Do notoil or grease
plastic wheel bearings, viscous lubri-
cents willattract dust and dirtthat will
shorten the life of the self-lubricating
bearings. If you feel they mustbe
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.