Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance - Craftsman 917.288622 Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE aErobE EWRV SVE_W _VEaV _E_V EVEmV'" BEEORE
SCHEDULE _CH a ss so Io0 SEASON S _ORA_E
USE HOUR_ HOURS HOURS HOURS
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Check Brake Osera_.ion If
Check Tire Pressure V' (k/
Check Oppmto_,Prese_ce & ROS Systems ' '"if .......... =_
A Check for Loose F_teners _ ........ If If .........
C ChecldReplace ,M, ower Blades f_3
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Lubrication Chart V _ t/#'
0 Check Battery Level If+ .......
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Clean BatteryandT6rminals' ,................. If If
Clean D_bris Off Stsering Plate _ .......
Check Traneaxle Coaling If
Check Mower Levelness V f
Check V-Belts If '"
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.C,_heGk Encgne Oil L6vel V _ .... V'
Change Engine Oi_ (models with oil filleT) I[_1 _: If
Chang e Eng!.a OZl (models wlthom oil filter) _i_ ........... V' ......
E Clean Air Filter .........
G clean Air Screen ..... V#=
I InspectMuffledSparkArrester ......
N Replace 0!! Filter (If equipped) ..... 11_.2
E Cleen Engine Coolin_ Fins ............. _ =
Replace Sp,a,rk Plu_ ........ tf If
Replace Air Filter Paper Car!ridge ..... _2
Replace Fuel F_ltet ....... _##
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The w_rranty on thistractor does notcover
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
(_SteeringPivot Bolts
Zerk Zerk
Front
Wheel .G
Bearing _ Wheel
Zerk _ Bearing
Zerk
Steering"
Sector [[
Gear [ ] = Engine
Teeth
L5
(_General Purpose Grease
@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
BEFORE EACH USE
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.
IMPORTANT: Do notoilor greasethe pivot
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shortenthe life of the self-lubricating
bearings. Ifyou feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly,
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