Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance - Craftsman 917.986360 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE BEFoRe eVERY SV=_ _E_ _V_Y EveRY OE_ORS
SCHEDULE _c. s _ _ 1® S_SON _O_E
UeE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
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Ch_ck,Brake Op_tien ..... Iv/ I/
Check T_re..pressure , _ .....
Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Ik f
Check for Loose, Fasteners _ ............. V' .
Check/Replace Mawer Blades ........... V*_ ......
Lubrication Chart If
Check Battery Level' _ ..........
Clean Battery and Termln,als if .....
Clean Debris Off Steering Plate I1_
Chesk Tra_sax|e Ceolin_ ,,, (1_
! Check Mower Levelness V'
; Check V-Belts, , , ,,,,, , ,,,,,,,, ,,,, V'
.... C,ha_k Engine Oil Lev_! _,, If
Cha.qe En,_;ne Oil (models with oil filter) _l_l._ .... V'
Chan_le Engine Oil (models without oil f=ket) ......... V'_,_ ':',", , I_
CIsan Air Filtar ........ _
Clean Air Screen,, ,
V2 "
.l_Sp.ect Muffler/Spark A_ster ............ V'
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I#_.s
CJe_n Et_gine Gee r_g F ns ..... I_
Replace Spark PIu 9 ..... If,,
V
Replace Air RI/er Paper Cartr;_g_ .......... _ ,,
Rep{aoe Fuel F3ite,t,
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover (_
items that have been subjected to operator Zerk
abuse or negfigence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual. Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your tractor. Zerk
At least once a season, check to see if _)Steerinc
you should make any of the adjustments Sector
Gear
described in the Service and Adjustments Teeth
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.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel
ring Zerk
= Engine
-' .J _) Mandrel
Zerks
OGeneral Purpose Grease
_Refer to Maintenance"ENG1NE" Section.
IMPORTANT: Do notoilor grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
thatwil] shortenthe life of the self-lubricating
bearings. Ifyoufeelthey must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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