General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.288341 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 _ bV '
t
Check Tire Pressure
R
CheckOperatorPresence& ROSSystem!
A
Check for Loose Fasteners _ tf I_
C Check/Replace Mower Blades _3
T
Lubrication Chart _
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals tf
Check Transaxle Cooling If
Check Mower Levelness I_
Check V-Belts
Check Enqine Oil Level _ I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter I_h2 V
Change Engine Oil (without oil filtel _##'1,2
N_ Clean Air Filter _#'_
G
Clean Air Screen I_?
I Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_
N
Replace Oil Filter/If equipped) 1_2
E
Clean Engine Cooling Fins If 2
Replace Spark Plug _,_ I_
Replace Air Filter Paper
Cartridge
_2
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 it equipped with maintenance-free 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
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.
LUBRICATION
_0 Spindle _
Zerk _ _
_) Front Wheel =._
earing zerk_ _ _::_::_o_
_0 Steering_ L ''" J'
Sector Gear
Teeth _ _ _,
CHART
Spindle
Zerk
Bearing zerk
_@ Engine
_.bGeneral 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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