Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.289081 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
SCHEDULE EACH 8 2_ _o loo SEASON STORAGE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
Check Brake Operation if
Check Tire Pressure
_:_ Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
A Check for Loose Fasteners _ if
C ChecWReplace Mower Blades _3
T Lubrication Chart _
0 Check Battery. Level _4
R Clean Battery and Terminals _
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level if
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
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E Change Engine Oil twithout oil filter)
IN Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
I Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester
N Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Re lace 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.
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped w_th 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 pe-
riodically 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 ensure 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
(_ S_
Zerk
Spindle
Zerk
(_Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
d_
Sector Gear
Teeth
Front
Wheel
Bearing zerk
Engine
_Genera[ 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, powdered graphite type lu-
bricant sparingly.
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