Craftsman Comprehensive Maintenance Guide for Lawn Mower Models

	MAINTENANCE					BEFORE	EVERY
		SCHEDULE				EACH	8
						USE	HOURS
	Check	Brake		Operation		_'
	Check	Tire	Pressure
T	Check	Operator	Presence & ROS			Systems
A	Check	for Loose			Fasteners	_
C	ChecWReplace			Mower Blades
T	Lubrication		Chart
0	Check	Battery		Level
R	Clean Battery and Terminals
	Check	Transaxle			Cooling
	Check	Mower		Levelness
	Check	V-Belts
	Check	En,qine		Oil	Level	_	_'

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter

E Clean Air Filter

GClean Air Screen

I Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)

E Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

R_lace 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 your trac- tor.

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 [east 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.

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25	50	100	SEASON	STORAGE
HOURS	HOURS	HOURS

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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

LUBRiCATiON CHART

(_ S			Spindle
Zerk			Zerk
			Front
(_Front	Wheel		Wheel
			Bearing zerk
Bearing	ze_
@ Steering t		\	Engine
Sector	Gear

Teeth

_Genera[ 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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