Craftsman 917.28634 Operator's Manual page 17

..... IVlAiNTENANcE ...... BEFO'RE'_V_R_ .... E'VeRY ' eVERy EVEnV EVERY 8'_-_ORE
SCHEDULE E_c, _ 2s so 10o SEASON SIC,AGE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
iii ul Hn,i mnHH im,
Check Brake Operation V _ if
T Check Tire Pressure _
a
Ch_.ck Opel_lor Pmsonc_ & ROS Sys[em_
A Check fpf Loqse Fasteners V _' V r
C ChecldReplace Mower Blades V'_
T
Lubrication Chart If'
0 Check Battery Level
E;
N_
Clean Battery and Terminals _ I_
Check Transaxle C8o_Ing
Check Mower LeveIness
Check V-Belts
3heck Enq{ne OH Level V p
_ne Oil wlth oil filter _,t_ $'/
ghange E=_gir_e Oil (wtlhou[ oil filler
31ean Air Filter
3lean All" Screen
t * Change mote after when operallng under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures
2 - SerTlce more o{ten when operating in dirty or dusty condilions
_eplaee oil Filter (If equipped) : _.2
Replace Spark Plug v
:%place Air Filter Paper Cadridge I _y#'2
_epfaee Fuel FJf{er
3 - Replace blades more allen when mowlng in sandy soil
4 ,. Nol required If equipped wilb malnlenence-lree battery
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
t. 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
CT)Spindle Spindle
Zerk Zerk
Front Wheel
C) Bearing zerk
Bearing zerk
(_) Engine
(l;_Steering
Sector Gear
Teeth
(_)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 wilt 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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