Craftsman 28974 Operation Manual - Page 19

t',U,'I,.\C Et,_At4 tS t.,rio ........M...A...I.N..T. ENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EVERY EACH USE 8 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EV'ERY 100 HOURS EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE Check Brake OPeration _ Check Tire Pressure _ 6/ ...... TR o,,ooo R,,o++.,i+o+.''+o,, I A Check for Loose Fasteners _ v" v" C ChecI'JRep tace Mower Blades _'a v' T Lubrication Chart v' 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Batter/and Terminals ........ ,,,,,,,,_ Chec k Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts &/ v" e,' Check Enqine Oil Level C]!an99 E.,npineOIt (wfti_ oil filler) C!lange Eng!ne at! (without oil llltel Clean Air Filler _ ........ V _' , _/'!,_ _/'p, "' _ ..... G Clean Air Screen i !nsPecl MuffleriSp,ark Arresler N Replace Oil Fitter (l! equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace S,Pa_'k P,!u9 Reptac,e Air F!!ler pa,per ,Cartridge Replace Fuet Filler v" v o," ' 6/2 v' CI6N Q Accesorio de Grasa delArbol "'O Accesorio de Grasa del Rodamiento ,k_.,, de la Rueda Delantera (_ Motor 'd%°'C°G? def mandril :)TO R" en ase los puntos los de nll6n sos atraer#,n . duraci6n de •icarse, use ito de polvo I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operaling in dtrly or dusty condilions, 3 - Replace blades more allenwhen mowing In sandy soil, 4 - Not required tl equipped wilh mainlenance4ree battery, 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. 31At 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 RQS systems for proper operation, 5. Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION O Spindle Zerk (_) Front Bearing zerk O Steering Sector Gear Teeth CHART Spindle Zerk Front Wheel Bearing zed< Engine / Mandrel Zerks d.)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 wilt shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly, 19