Craftsman 944.602951 - Manual (Page 15)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation
✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ s ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
*/3
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
✓
Check V-Belts
✓
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
✓
Clean Air Filter
✓ 2
Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
✓ .a
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
✓ a
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge
✓ a
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.
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 yourtractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
•
Once a yearyou should replace the spark plug, clean or
replace airfilter, and check blades and belts for wear. A
new spark plug and clean air filter assure properair-fuel
mixture and helpyourengine run betterand last longer.
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.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 ■ Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
15
©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
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.