General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.28858 Manual Del Operador

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Check Brake Operation If'' Ikf
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Check Tire Pressure
Cheek Operator P_esence & ROe Systems if .......
A Check foi',,,Loose Pastene1's If '1_
C CheektReplaf;e Mower Blades _
T Lub,_eaUo_ Chart _ ..... V'
O.....Ch_ Saue_ _vei ................ V_,
R Clear_ Balls ryandTei'minals
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Clean Oebds Off Steering Plate I_s ......
Check T_'ansaxle cooling ...... Ik_ ,, ,
,,,Check Mower Lewlnees ........................................ i_
Check V-BsI_
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Che,ck Engine OU Level _k _
Chan.qe E,nglne Ol!_w_th oil_lter_ " . VP,._
Chan_e E_lTne Oil {without oil _i_ter) .......... ' ] .......... Vrl.,'z
E Cleat_ Air Filter I_i ......................
G ....Clear Air Bore.on ......... V_
i .,!nspeCt MuffisdSpark An-ester if
EN Rep[ac.e Oil Fitter (If equipped) II_.=
,,Clean Eng!ne Cooling FEns !l_ =
..... Re place S _ ark Plu_ ............
Repla_ Air Flits;" Paper Cartridge , ,, I I_
R_place Fuel F_lter V'
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon 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 ff
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 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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Zerk
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
_Steeri_
Sector
Gear
Teeth
LUBRICATION CHART
(_Steering Pivot Bolts
Zerk
FrontWheel
._adng Zerk
_._ -i(_ Engine
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._ (_ Mandrel
Zerks
(DGeneral Purpose Grease
@Referto Maintenance "ENGINE" Section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or greasethe pivot
points which have special nylon bearings,
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life ofthe self-lubricating
bearings, ifyou feelthey must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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