Customer Responsibilities; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 944.601892 Owner's Manual

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_ _,_/_/_ ./_'_/_/'*
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Check Brake Operation _V'
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
TR Interlock Systems _#,
Check for Loose Fasteners 1_7
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
Lubrication Chart V'
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Clean Battery and Terminals if
Check Transaxle Cooling V'
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _5
Check Engine Oil Level V' V'
Change Engine Oil _2,_ I_
E Clean Air Filter 1_2
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Clean Air Screen 11_2
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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_12
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins m_S2
Replace Spark Plug V' V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'2
Replace Fuel Filter if
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-tree battery.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil Do not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have ZERK
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been subjected to operatorabuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor _)FRONT WIlE
as instructed in this manual. BEARINGZERK
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
• 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 yourengine run betterand last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
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_GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
_REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE"
SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS 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.