Craftsman 917.28726 owner manual Maintenance, Schedule, General Recommendations

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

iCheck Brake Operation 3heck Tire Pressure

3heck Operator Presence& ROS System_

A 3heck for Loose Fasteners

C iCheck/Replace Mower Blades

T _ubrication Chart

Dheck Battery Level

Dlean Battery and Terminals

.3heck Transaxle Cooling

Dheck Mower Levelness

Dheck V-Belts

iCheck Engine Oil Level

.3hange Engine Oil {with oil filter) Dhange Engine Oil /without oil filter

.3lean Air Filter

G .3lean Air Screen

I jlnspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

NjReplace Oil Filter (If equipped)

EiClean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

iReplace Fuel Filter

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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 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.

	LUBRICATION	CHART
Spindle-		Spindle
Zerk		Zerk
		Front Wheel
(1_ Front Wheel		Bearing zerk
Bearing	zerk	@ Engine
Steerinc
Sector	Gear
Teeth

0_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, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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