General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.288320 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
EACH 8 25 50 100 REASON STORAGE
SCHEDULE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T
R
3heck Operator Presence & ROS System_
A Check for Loose Fasteners
C Check/Replace Mower Blades
T
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
a
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
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Check V-Belts
Check Enqine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil/without oil filtel
_ Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
I inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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Replace 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.
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-tree battery.
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
periodically 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 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
_0 Spindle __[_ Spindle
Zerk _ _ Zerk
(i_ FrontWheelm2_ [j;.."_ Bearingzerk
Bearing zerk _U_/_ 1/ _@ Engine
_f) Steering __
Sector Gear. _ _ _ \ .......
Teeth ( _]f-7_"_-_ uJ IVlanerel
. _ Zerks
_.bGeneral 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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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