Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Sears CRAFTSMAN 917.288580 Manual Del Operador

MAINTENANCE I ._FOr_EEW_ _v=.v .... EV_ _v _E_......... B_rOR_
SCHEDULE _CH s _ to 10o s_so_ s_P-_
use .ouRs .ou.s HOU.S .ouRs
Check Brake Operation V P If
Check Tire Pressure V _ _ ........
C_eck Operator Presence &ROS Systems If'
Check for Loose Fasteners :tl_ ................ _ V
C ChecklR_place Mower Blades Jf,_
T
IJJbrlcat_on Chart V F If
0 Check aatte_ Level _4 I
R CleaP'BattswandTetminals I Ik##
Clean Debris Off Steering P|ate V_s ..........................
Check Transaxle Cooling , V
,,Check Mower Leve,lness ' '
Check V-Belrs V'
Check En_llne Oil Level _ If I
Chanqe Br_git',e Oil (with oil filter) ,V'_ ' I_'
C han_ Bngir_e Oil (wlthout oil fi_ter) t_fl,= J V 4
Clean Air FIIN,r ............ i ,,, _ ....................
i_ Clean Ail" Screen V_2
_nspect MuffleriS ark Arrester V"
_1 Rap=ace Oil Filter (If equipped) Ibm",=
CtBan Engine Cooling Fins V* =
Replace Spark Plug...... I ............ If , If .....
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I _l_
Fleplace Fuel Filter ,,, V'
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 instructedin 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 hetp your en-
gine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
I. 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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LUBRICATION CHART
_)Steering Pivot Bolts
Zerk Zerk
(_ _/heel
Wheel _Beadng Zerk
Bearing
Zerk
Steerir _,_J"@ Engine
Gear =
Teeth L_ _) Mandrel
Zerks
(_)General Purpose Grease
(_)Refer to Maintenance"ENGINE" Section,
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricantswill attract dust and dirt
thatwillshortenthe lifeofthe seff-|ubricating
bearings, lfyou feelthey must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricantsparingly.