Before Each Use - Craftsman 28903 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVER',, EVERY _VE.V EveRY EVE._" BEFORE
SCHEDULE
EACH ,g 25 _0 lO0 SEASON STORAGE
use .ou_s HOURS HOURS HOU.S
Check Bra!_.eOpera!ion _ _/"
T'Check Tire Pressure _' 6/ ........
Check for Loose Fasteners 6/ .... 6/' 6/
A ChecldReptace Mower Blades f,_3
T i Lubrication Chart
O Check
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Battery Level
Clean Ballerl arid Termir_als - ] _/' .................
Check TraRsa×le Cooling ] !_'
Check Mower Levell*less . , 6##'
Check V:Bel[s .................................. 6/
3h,eck En,gtne ,Oi{ Level _4'
3bange Eng![!e 0]! {with oll Iilter)
_j 3hange Engine Oil (withoul oil {ilter)_ .......................... 6/'_,2 6/ Dtean Air Filler 6/2
G
SIRen Air Screen 6/_
1 _nspect Muffler/Spark Attester
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Replace Ott Filler, (tf equipped) ...... :!: ......................
E _lea_l Engine Coo|lag Fins ................. _/.._
Replace Spark Plug I_ " _
Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge _//2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more or:ten when operating under a heavy lead or
in high ambient lernperalures,
2 - Service more often when operating in di_y or dusty send]liens
3 - Replace blades mere ellen when mewing in sandy so_l
4. Not requb'ed if equipped wilh matrltenance4ree ballery
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 wean 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
I. 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
(2_')Spindle --
Zerk
)indle
_"2_')Fr ont Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Front Wheel
g Zerk
Gearshift
Pivots
1, SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
2, General Purpose Grease
3. 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 self4ubricating
bearings, lfyou feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type lu-
bricant sparingly.
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