Craftsman 917.388732 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
MAI,,.E NCESC.EOU'.E
As, ooCOMPLETE
EOU 'SEaV'CE
Check for Loose Fasteners _ _/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) it/ I_ _/
M Clean Lawn Mower iv/ _,/
V_ Clean Under Ddve Coveri(power-Propelled MOWers! _/
Check drive bctt!pulleys
E (Power*propelled Mowers) If
! Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _'3
Lubdcalion Chart
IClean 6/ I'/
Baite_dRecharge
EleCtricBrad MOWerSI b/ it/4
E 3heck Engine Oil Level _/
N Chan_leEngine Oil 1€#4_
G Clean Air Filter b/
I Inspect Muffler i,/
Ni CleanorReplaceSparkPJug t,/
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge f/'z
1 - Change mo_ ofle_when operating undera heavy bad orin highambiee__atltperatur_
2 *Sewic_ morn OQIe_whenopera,rig i_dl'iy ordu4ty co,dittos
3 - Re_ b,ladesmote _en whenfnowingin _ancly sod.
4. Chage 48 hoursat end of seasoe
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
pededically to propedy maintain your
unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this n',anual
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
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
G)
Mulcher
door hinge
Rear door
hi_je
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings, viscouslubri-
cants will attract dust and dirtthat will
shorten the life of the selfJubricating
bearings. Ifyou feel they mustbe
lubdcated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
10
(_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
(_) Spray lubricant