Craftsman 917.28907 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
BEFORE
EACH
USE
EVERY
8
HOURS
EVERY
25
HOURS
EVERY
50
HOURS
EVERY
100
HOURS
EVERY
SEASON
BEFORE
STORAGE
Check Brake O oeration ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓
✓
T
Check O perator Presence & RO S System s
✓
A Check for Loose Fasteners ✓
✓
✓
c Check/Replace M ower Blades ✓ 3
T
Lubrication Chart
✓
✓
0
Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Term inals ✓
✓
Clean Debris O ff Steering Plate ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Check M ower Levelness ✓
Check V-Belts ✓
Check Enaine O il Level
✓
Chanae Enaine O il (with oil filter) 1 /1,2 ✓
Change Engine O il (without oil filter) K^1,2 ✓
E
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
i
Inspect M uffler/Spark Arrester ✓
N
Replace O il Filter (If equipped)
E
Clean Engine Coolinq Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plua ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
sn operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
>n operating in ditty or dusty conditions.
- Replace blades more often wlien mowing in sandy soil.
- Not required it equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - See Cleaning in Maintenance Section.
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
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.
®
Spindle
Zerk
® Front
Wheel
Bearing
zerk
LUBRICATION CHART
® Spindle
Zerk
\(D Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
d) Engine
® Gearshift
_ _ Pivots
®SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
©General Purpose Grease
© Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricants 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, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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