General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.28001 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVEoRY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
SCHEDULE
EACH 8 25 100 SEASON STORAGE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
a Check Brake Operation ll_ I_
I CheckTire Pressure I_ I_
D
Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems If
_l Check for L.... Fast ...... V I li_ I_
GI_I Check/Replace Mower Blade 1_3
Clean Battery and Terminals I_ ll_
O1_ Lubricate Axles and ll_
Spindles
W Clean Friction
Surfaces If 4
E Check Mower Levelness I_
R Check V-Belt I1_
Check Enqine Oil Level I_ If
E
Change Engine Oil 1_1,2 I_
N Clean Air
Filter
ml_2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
E
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ll_ 2
Replace Spark Plug If I1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 11_2
- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures, 3 Replace blade more often when rrl)wing in sandy soil
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 4 Clean surfaces with isopropyl alcohol or non filming cleaner
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this riding mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain riding mower as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your riding
mower.
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 blade and belt 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.
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 feet they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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