Craftsman 917.28746 Operator's Manual page 20

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Sheck Brake Operation
Sheck Tire Pressure
T
R Check Operator Presence & ROS System_
A Sheck for Loose Fasteners
C ShecWBeplace Mower Blades
T Lubrication Chart
0 Sheck Battery Level
.Clean Battery and Terminals
.Check Transaxle Cooling
,Check Mower Levelness
.Check V-Belts
,Check Enqine Oil Level
,Chan_e Engine Oil (with oil filter}
Change Engine Oil /without oil filtel
_ `clean Air Filter
G
,Clean Air Screen
nspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
H qeplace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E ,Clean Engine Cooling Fins
qeplace Spark Plug
:_eplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
qeplace Fue! Filter
BEFORE
EACH
USE
EVERY
8
HOURS
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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.
EVERY
25
HOURS
_1,2
EVERY
50
HOURS
_1,2
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EVERY
100
HOURS
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EVERY BEFORE
SEASON STORAGE
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-tree battery.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATmONS
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 writ 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.
LUBRICATmON CHART
_!_ Spindle -- Spindle
Zerk Zerk
_!_ Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
@ Engine
_!-_Steerinc
Sector Gear _!_ Mandrel
Teeth Zerks
_!-_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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