Sears 917.38713 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _._'_._, _'O_,_%-_ _._£,_Y
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check for Loose Fasteners 6/ 6#"'
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) 6/'
M Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
_ Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
{Electric Start Mowers)
Check Engine Oil Level 6f
N Change Engine Oil
G Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperafures
2 - Service more often when operaling in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season
LUBRICATION CHART
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 uniL
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, 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.
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WHEEL
(_BRAKE
SPRING
BRACKET
(_) ENGINE OIL
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
° Check for loose fastener&
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART")
(_)HANDLEBRACKET " REAR
MOUNTING PIN _DOOR
HINGE
(_)SPRAYLUBRICANT
(_)SAE30MOTOROIL. REFERTOENGINE-CUSTOMERRESPON-
SIBILITIES 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 ONLYA DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY
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