Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 944.604212 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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AS YOU COMPLETE O "_" "_" "P _" "_
REGULAR SERVICE
I /SERV,OE OATES
Check Brake Operation _V' _/
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems
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Check for Loose Fasteners V' V'5 I_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
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Lubrication Chart V'
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts If
Check Engine Oil Level V'
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2 If
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1_#1,2
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Clean Air Filter Vw2
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Clean Air Screen 1##2
NI Muffler/Spark Arrester V f
Inspect
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _._
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'2
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 ditty or dusty conditions.
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equlppsd with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overUghten.
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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Checktire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
BEARING
ZERK
BEARING ZERK
®ENGINE
15
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OSAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
@GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
_)REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION
C_IEARSHIFT
PIVOTS
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS
LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL
SHORTENTHE LIFE OFTHE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.