Craftsman 917.28927 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
M AIN
1
tNANUt
SCHEDULE
EACH
USE
8
HOURS
25
HOURS
50
HOURS
100
HOURS
SEASON STORAGE
Check Brake ODeration i/ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓
✓
Check/Replace Mower Blades ✓ s
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level 1/4
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
1 /
Check Mower Levelness ✓
Check V-Belts ✓
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) ✓ 1.2
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) ✓ ’1,2 ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen 1/2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If eguipped) 1/1,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 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 dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover item s that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the w arranty, operator
m ust m aintain tractor as instructed in this
m anual.
Som e adjustm ents w ill need to be m ade
periodically to properly m aintain your trac­
tor.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should m ake any of the adjustm ents
described in the Service and Adjustm ents
section of this m anual.
• 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 m ixture and help
your engine 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
RO S system s for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
© Spindle
Zerk
® Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
® Steering
Sector Gear
Teeth
■® Spindle
Zerk
'® Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
Engine
©General Purpose G rease
©Refer to M aintenance “ENG INE” Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points w hich have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that w ill shorten the life of the
self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
m ust be lubricated, use only a dry, pow ­
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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