Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.28001 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE
SCHEDULE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
Check Brake Operation _
CheckTire Pressure
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D Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
Check for Loose Fasteners _# if
a ChecWReplace Mower Blade _3
G Clean Battery and Terminals _
M Adjust Clutch _ _'
O Lubricate Axles and Spindles
W Clean Friction Surfaces _ 4
RE Check Mower Levelness
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Check V-Belt
Check Enqine Oil Level if
E Change Engine
Oil _112
N Clean Air Filter _2
G Clean Air Screen 1##'2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _#' 2
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Replace Spark Plug _
R Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridg_
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 3 - Replace blade more often when mowing in sandy so[I
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 4 - Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol or non filming cleaner.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this riding mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain riding mower as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your rid-
ing mower.
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 blade and belt 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.
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, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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