General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.99295 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 if _#r
Check Tire Pressure if _#'
T
R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems _#
A Check for Loose Fasteners
C Check/Replace Mower Blades _#'3
T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery. Level ,_4
R Clean Battery and Terminals if
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Enqine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _'1,2
E Clean Air Filter _#'2
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
m R_=place 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-free 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
periodicallyto 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 en-
gine run better and last longer.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Spindle---qj
Zerk _
@Front /
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
(_ Steering /
Sector Gear
Teeth
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
@ Engine
Pivots
(_)General Purpose Grease
(_Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine o[I 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
lubricant sparingly.
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