Craftsman 944.609040 Owner's Manual page 14

cuSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
FILL IN DATESsERVICE _._f_:
AS YOU COMPLETE ._j.__j_._-._._..__ _-_'_4,_._'4. '_-_"/.._ c_._'_ -
Check Brake Operation _1
IBm
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems
Check for Loose Fasteners I_:, I_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i4
Lubrication Chart l# #
T Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals V'
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V's
Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change Engine
Oil _1.2,3
E Clean Air Filter _:
Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester li_
NI Oil Rlter (if Ik#_1,2
Replace equipped)
E clean Engine Cooling Fins V'=
Replace Spark Plug I_ I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartddge
Replace Fuel Filter I_
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 o Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
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 main-
tain tractor as instructed in this manual.
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.
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5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-f ree battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-los, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
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BEARING ZERK
Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean (_
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for CLUTCH
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure PIVOT(S)
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine runbetter
and last longer,
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"FRONT WHEEL ®
BEARING ZERK
®
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.
® SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
® 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-
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DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.