Craftsman 944.602951 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE

		CUSTOMER				RESPONSIBILITIES
FILL IN DATES
REGULAR		SERVICE				._f_"_.e_f'SERVICE		DATES
	C_e_	B-I_::; reO_atreiOn			_
	Check Operator			Presence	and
	Interlock Systems
R	Check	for Loose		Fasteners		ik_s	9k_
C	Sharpen/Replace			Mower	Blades	_3	!
	Lubrication Chart
O	Check	Battery	Level			=_
	Clean	Battery	and Terminals			1IV
	Check	Transexle		Cooling
	Check	V-Belts
	Check	Engine	Oi1 Level		ll_	V'
	Change	Engine		Oil (with	oil filter)	V_1,2	v'
	Change	Engine		Oil (without oil filter)		b#_2

EClean Air Filter

;G Clean Air Screen

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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

NReplace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace 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.

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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.

Do not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operatorabuse 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.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts forwear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure properair-fuel mixture and helpyourengine run better and last longer.

LUBRICATION CHART

ZERKZERK

(1)FRONT	"(_FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK	BEARING ZERK

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation,

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator prasenoe and interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

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(_REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBlUTIES "ENGINE"

SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI- CANTS 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-

15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.