Craftsman 917.28955 General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Schedule, Lubrication, Chart

SCHEDULE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

RT Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems A Check for Loose Fasteners

C ChecWReplace Mower Blades

T Lubrication Chart

0 Check Battery Level

RClean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling

Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

NE Clean Air Filter

GClean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester

NReplace Oil Filter (If equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge m Re lace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a hea W load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

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3	-	Replace	blades	more	often when mowing	in sandy soil.	5 - See Cleaning in Maintenance Section.
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 pe- riodically 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 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 --		-- @ Spindle
Zerk		Zerk
		,@Front
		Wheel
Bearing	zerk	Bearing zerk
@ Steering		Engine
		@ Mandrel
Sector	Gear
Teeth		Zerks
		(_ Check/
		Transaxle
		Fluid

_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 lu- bricant sparingly.

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