Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.28803 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 _ _#p
T Check Tire Pressure
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CheckOperatorPresence & ROSSystem=
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Check for Loose Fasteners _ if
C Check/Replace Mower Blades _3
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Lubrication Chart _
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness I_
Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Level ll_ I_
Change Engine Oil/with oil filter 1_1,2 I1_
Change Engine Oil/without oil
filter _1,2
N_ Clean Air Filter _i
G Clean Air Screen
I Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester If
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_ 2
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Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug If
Replace Air Filter Paper
Cartridge
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Replace 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-tree battery.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator @Spindle _/f----_ _@,Spinctle
abuse or negligence. To receive full value LerK ;-, _'1 -,-I Zerk
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from the warranty, operator must maintain ; -i ...... I, i
tractor as instructed in this
manual.
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Some adjustments will need to be made pe- ........
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At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments _Engine/_-_,_ / ___ i!Z_-_-, _
described in the Service and Adjustments _L/ , _
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• At least once a year you should replace 'i '_=-_----='"--' ' #_"_Gearshift
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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 en-
gine 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.
1. SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
2. General Purpose Grease
3. 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. Ifyou feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type lu-
bricant sparingly.
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