General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR 944.602951 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
FILL IN DATES
REGULAR SERVICE
._f_"_.e_f'SERVICE
DATES
C_e_ B-I_::; reO_atreiOn _
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners ik_s 9k_
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3 !
C Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level =_
O Clean Battery and Terminals
1IV
Check Transexle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oi1 Level ll_ V'
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) V_1,2
v'
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) b#_2
E Clean Air Filter
; G Clean Air Screen
/
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_'
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_ 2
Replace Spark Plug V p V _
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter I_
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.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operatorabuse 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 tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or
replace air filter, and check blades and belts forwear. A
new spark plug and clean air filter assure properair-fuel
mixture and helpyourengine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation,
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator prasenoe and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
ZERK ZERK
(1)FRONT
BEARING ZERK
"(_FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
(DGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBlUTIES "ENGINE"
SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS 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.