Craftsman 917.289362 owner manual Maintenance, Schedule, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems

ACheck for Loose Fasteners

C Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart

0 Check Battery Level

aClean Battery and Terminals

Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Mower Levelness

Check V-Belts

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Check Engine Oil Level

Chanqe Engine Oil (with oil filter)

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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

NE Clean Air Filter

GClean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

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

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

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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.

LUBRICATION eHAp_Tpin dle

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Zerk			FrontWheel
			Bearing zerk
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Bearing zerk

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Sector Gear

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_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 feet they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lu- bricant sparingly.

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