Craftsman 28813 Operation Manual - Page 18

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation T Check Tire Pressure R Check Operator Presence & ROS System_ 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 m Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter _ Clean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen I Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester N Bep!ace oi! Fi!ter (if equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge BEFORE EUASCEH _ _ _ _ EVERY HOU8RS , ...... _#4 EVERY HOU25RS EVERY HOU50RS V#3 _ _4 _ _1,2 V#'2 &#_? _1_1,2 _#t EVERY HO1U0R0 S EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE _ _4_ if _#_,2 _2 _ I_" _42 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 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. LUBRICATION CHART 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 periodically 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. (_ SpindleZerk (_ Front Bearing zerk (_ Steering Sector Gear Teeth Spindle Zerk Front Wheel Bearing zerk @ Engine Mandrel Zerks • At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. _General Purpose Grease @Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine 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. 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 lubricant sparingly. 18