Craftsman 917.289240 General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication Chart, Schedule

MAINTENANCE			BEFORE	EVERY
	SCHEDULE		EACH	8
			USE	HOURS
Check	Brake Operation		_	_"
Check	Tire	Pressure	_
T Check	Operator	Presence & ROS	System_

EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
25	50	100	SEASON	STORAGE
HOURS	HOURS	HOURS

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 Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter

_ Clean Air Filter

(3 Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

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

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

mRR_place 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 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 ensure 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.

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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
(_ Spindle --		-- (_ Spindle
Zerk		Zerk
		Front Wheel
(_ Front Wheel		Bearing zerk
Bearing	zerk	Engine
(_ Steering
Sector	Gear
Teeth

_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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