Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.289281 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
SCHEDULE
EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
Check Brake Operation _'
Check Tire Pressure
T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
A Check for Loose Fasteners _ _
C ChecWReplace Mower Blades q_#'3
T Lubrication Chart I_
0 Check Battery Level _4
R Clean Battery and Terminals _
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness _'
Check V-Belts
Check En,qine Oil Level _ _'
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
_1_i_1,2
_1_
Change Engine Oil (without oil
filter
_1,2
E Clean Air Filter _2
G Clean Air Screen tt#_
I Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) _,2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins if 2
Replace Spark Plug _/ _4"
Replace Air Filter Paper
Cartridge
_2
R_lace Fuel Filter _
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 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRiCATiON CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator
must maintain tractor as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your trac-
tor.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
• At [east once a year you should replace
the spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air filter
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
(_ S Spindle
Zerk Zerk
(_Front Wheel
Bearing ze_
@ Steering t
Sector Gear \
Teeth
Front
Wheel
Bearing zerk
Engine
_Genera[ Purpose Grease
@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
iMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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