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

BEFORE EVERY
EACH 8
USE HOURS
Check Brake Operation ,_
Check Tire Pressure _
Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems I_
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Check for L .... Fast ..... I1_ I1_
R Check/Replace Mower Blades
A Inspect/Clean Blade Holder Assembly
C Lubrication Chart if
T Check Battery Level
O Clean Battery and Terminals I## t_
R
Clean Debris off Steering Plate
Check Mower Levelness II_
Check V-Belts 11_
Check Engine Oil Level if
Change Engine Oil (models with oil filter) t_,2
Change Engine Oil (models without oil filter) 1_1_2 I_
E Clean Air Filter
GN Clean Air Screen _2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug I1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter I1_
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE
HOURS HOURS HOURS
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value _ S
from the warranty, operator must maintain Zerk
tractor as instructed in this manual.
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Some adjustments will need to be made Wheel
periodically to properly maintain your tractor.
Bearing
At least once a season, check to see if Zerk
you should make any of the adjustments _Steerin(
described in the Service and Adjustments Sector
section of this manual. Gear
• At least once a year you should replace Teeth
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.
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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