Craftsman 917.28613 Operator's Manual page 18

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
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iCheck Brake Operation
3heck Tire Pressure
3heck Operator
Presence& ROS
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3heck for Loose Fasteners
iCheck/Replace Mower Blades
_ubrication Chart
Dheck Battery Level
Dlean Battery and Terminals
Dheck Transaxle Cooling
Dheck Mower Levelness
Dheck V-Belts
iCheck Engine Oil Level
Dhange Engine Oil {with oil filter)
Dhange Engine Oil /without oil filter
Dlean Air Filter
Dlean Air Screen
jlnspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
jReplace Oil Filter (If equipped)
iClean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
iReplace Fuel Filter
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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.
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if 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 CHART
Spindle --
Zerk
_1_Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
_1_Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
@ Engine
Steerinc
Sector Gear _ Mandrel
Teeth Zerks
0_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 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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