General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.280150 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
SCHEDULE
EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
Check Brake Operation _'
Check Tire Pressure _
R_ Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
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A Check for Loose Fasteners _ if
C ChecWReplace Mower
Blades
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T Lubrication Chart _
0 Check Battery, Level _4
R Clean Battery and Terminals _
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts IV #
Check Engine Oil Level _#_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
NE Clean Air Filter _f_
G Clean Air Screen _p,
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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E Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug V # _#"
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _##_2
__ R_Lolace Fuel Filter
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.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator _pindle
abuse or negligence. To receive full value Zerk ,'
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made pc- 2(2(_ront Wheel ,
Bearing
riodically to properly maintain your tractor. Zerk
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Front Wheel
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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.
(_Gearshift
Pivots
1. SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
2. General Purpose Grease
3. Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
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 feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type lu-
bricant sparingly.
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