Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 944.600191 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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REGOL RSERVlCE OATES
Check Brake Operation _V' I_
Check Tire Pressure
i Check Operator Presence and
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' Interlock Systems I_
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Check for Loose Fasteners V' V'7 V'
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
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Lubrication Chart if
0 ' Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling If
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension V'5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension li/s
Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_
Change Engine Oil li_t2,: I_
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Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester li/'
Replace Oil Filter (If 11_1.2
equipped)
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins V'2
Replace Spark Plug _2 I/'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adjuStable system,
2 - Se_ce more often when operating in dirty or dusty COnditions, 6 o NOt required it equipped with maJoten_nce-free bakery,
S - ff equipped with oi_ filter, change oil every 50 hours. 7 - Tighten front axle pivOt bott to 35 ft.°lbs, maximum.
4 - Replace blede$ more often when mowing in sandy soil. DO not overltghten.
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.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
• 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
mixtu re and help your engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check forloose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_SPINDLE
ZERK i_'_ _ ZERK
_)FRONT
BEARING ZERK_
"_)FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZBRK
14
i I (_GEARSHIFT
---' I PIVOTS
(_)SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(_GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
@REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "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, POWDERED GRAPHITE
TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.