Sears 917.38783 - Manual (Page 11)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Check for Loose Fasteners s/ a/
Clean/lnspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
l/ %/ ✓
Clean Lawn Mower i/
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
✓
Check drive be!t/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
✓
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade |/ 3
Lubrication Chart s/ ✓
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers) ✓ s /4
Check Engine Oil Level ✓
Change Engine Oil %/ 1,2
Clean Air Filter ✓
Inspect Muffler s/
Clean or Replace Spark Plug ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1/2
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negiigence. 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, replace air filter
elemebt 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
■ > Check engine oil levei,
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated {See "LUBRICATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
0 SPRAY LUBRICANT
(D SAE30 MOTOR OIL REFERTO ENGINE-CUSTOMER RESPON­
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 ONLY A DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY
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