General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.28922 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Check Brake Operation
T
Check Tire Pressure
R
Check
Operator
Presence & ROS
Systems
A Check for Loose Fasteners
C Check/Replace Mower Blades
T
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Batten,/Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
BEFORE
EACH
USE
EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE
HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
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Check V-Belts
Check En,qine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (without oiJfilter)
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replac e Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean En_line Coolin_l Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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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.
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 pe-
riodicallyto 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 ensure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your en-
gine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
LUBRICATION CHART
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Sector Gear
Teeth
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(DGeneral 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 willshorten the life of the self-lubricating
bearings. Ifyou feelthey must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type !u-
bricant sparingly.
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.
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