Craftsman 917.38836 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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AS YOU COMPLETE /__-_'_. O___ .....
Check for Loose Fastenem _
Clean/inspect Grass Catcher
(ffEquipped) _ _
a Clean Lawn Mower
CleanUnderDriveCover
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Check ddve belt_0ulleys
(Power.Propelled Mowers) V'
R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_s
Lubrication Chart I_
C;ean Battery/RecharQe
IElectdc Start Mowers_ I/ 1_4
E CheckEnQine Oil Level I_'
Change Engine Oil I/1.2
Clean Air Filter _ =
Inspect Muffler
N Cleanor ReplaceSparkPlug
ReplaceAir RlterPaperCadddge IS'=
1 ÷Change mornoftml when operasng under a heavyload or inhighartY_enttemperatdres,
2 - Servicemore oftenwhen opemffng Indkty or_ conditions.
3 ° Replace bladu rnoreoftenwhen mowingInsamly =ol
4. Charge 48 hoursal 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 w_, operator must
maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
AU intheSew eand
Adjt_Vnentssectionofthismanual ,shouldbe
checked at least once each season.
Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check blade
for wea'. A new spark plug and clean/new
air filter element assures proper air-fuel
mixture and helps your engine run better
aed nger.
Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level
Check for loose faateners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See 'LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
3rake spdng
bracket
(_ Rear
door Handle bracket
hinge mountingpin
(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO
ENGINE - 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 graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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