Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 28813 - 46 in. Lawn Tractor Operation 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
R Check Operator Presence & ROS System_
A Check for Loose Fasteners _ _
C ChecWReplace Mower Blades V#3
T Lubrication Chart _
0 Check Battery Level _4
R Clean Battery and Terminals _ _4_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
m Check V-Belts , ...... if
Check Engine Oil Level _ _#4
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
_1_1,2
Change Engine Oil (without oil
filter _1,2
_ Clean Air Filter V#'2
G
Clean Air Screen &#_?
I Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester _#t
N Bep!ace oi! Fi!ter (if equipped) _#_,2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug _ I_"
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _42
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
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
tractor.
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 least 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.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Spindle- _ ............ _" Spindle
Zerk Zerk
(_ Front
Bearing zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
@ Engine
(_ Steering
Sector Gear Mandrel
Teeth Zerks
_General 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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