Craftsman 28945 Operation Manual - Page 20

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE m Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure BEFORE EACH USE _ _ T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems A Check for Loose Fasteners C ChecWReplace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts u Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) NE Clean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester a Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge R_lace Fuel Filter I[_ if _ 1 - Change 2 - Service more often when operating more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient in dirty or dusty conditions. temperatures. EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS _' _3 _f _4 _ _5 EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE _ _' q_'1,2 _1_1,2 _2 q_'2 _S' _ 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. _#' _,2 _2 if q_" _2 5 - See (}leaning in Maintenance Section. 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 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. • 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 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. LUBRICATION CHART @ Spindle -Zerk @Front Whe( Bearing zerk -- @ Spindle Zerk )Front Wheel Bearing zerk @ Steering Sector Gear Teeth Engine @ Mandrel Zerks (_ Check/ Transaxle Fluid (_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil @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 feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 20