General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.98643 Operator's Manual

BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EACH _ 2_ S0
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS
Check Brake Operation if V #_
Check Tire Pressure if
Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems _'
T Check for Loose Fasteners
R Check/Replace Mower Blades _,_
A Inspect/clean Blade Holder Assembly
C Lubrication Chart
T Check Battery Level _4
O Clean Battery and Terminals
R clean Debris off Steering Plate
Check Mower Levelness if
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (models with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (models without oil filter) _,2
E Clean Air Filter
GN clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Semite more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
EVERY EVERY BEFORE
188 SEASON STORAGE
HOURS
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy _il.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - See Cleaning Jn Maintenance Section.
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 en-
gine 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.
(_S
Zerk
C
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
(_ Steering
Sector
Gear
Teeth
LUBRICATION CHART
(_Steering Pivot Bolts
Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
Engine
Mandrel
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, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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