Maintenance; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.28608 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._'__._o_'_o_ _-'_°_ 'I
As You COMPLETE
R.___ SERVlCE
Check Brake Operation if if
Check Tire Pressure _ _'
Check Operator Presence and
T ROS Systems
a Check for Loose Fasteners
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
TO Lubrication Chart if
0 Check Battery Level _4
a Clean Battery and Terminals if
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level _#' V #'
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
N Clean Air
Filter
_2
G Clean Air Screen V#'2
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Attester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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.
DATES
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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.
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.
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Zerk
LUBRICATION CHART
-- (_ Spindle
Zerk
(_Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
(_ General Purpose Grease
(_Front Wheel
, L_ Bearing Zerk
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@ REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION
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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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