Maintenance Schedule; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.288670 Operator's Manual

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Check Brake Ope_at_en
Check T_re Pressure
aT Check Operator System.-.
Presence"&" ROS
A Check for Loose Fasteners
C" CheckJReptace M_wer B_ages
t Lubf_catlon Cb3rt
0 Check Battery, Level
R Clean Bat[ary _nd Te_mTnals
Cle,_n eeL, r=s Off Sleenng Pinto
Check Transaxte Coohng
Check Mower Levelness
Ch6ck V-Bel_s
Check Engine .OLf..L.evet
Change Englne Od (wFth qd,flEter)
Chan_e En_me ed fw=thobt ml _lte.r 1
Clean _[r Fdter
G Clean Air Screen
| Ins oecl Muffler/Sp-_rk Arrester
N Replace OJI _]I!er {If equipped)
E Clean En_fne Cool_n£ Ftn5 .....
Replace Spark Ptu_
Repla¢8 ALr Fdte: P_per Cartrrdge
Replace Fuel Fdter
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or neghgence, 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 _n 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 off level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check twe pressure,
4. Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners,
LUBRICATION CHART
Q)SteenngPwotBolts
_ _lndle
Zerk Zerk
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
_3_Steenn
Sector
Gear
Teeth
Front Wheel
Beanng Zerk
Engine
Mandrel
Zerks
_)General Purpose Grease
@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section.
IMPORTANT: Do nat 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-lub ricating
bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type tu-
bncant sparingly.
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