Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 16 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR 917.27103 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__/_o__i "
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGo R SERV,OE / ERV,OE DATES
Check Brake Operation _
CheckTire Pressu,e e" e"
Check Operator Presence and
T ln!erlook
Systems , ,
a Check for Loose Fasteners .... i_ ' ' ...... 6##7 '_ ............
Sharpen/Replace Mower Diodes
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Lubrication Chart _ f_
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0 Check Battery Level ..... t_6,
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CTean Battery and Terminals/Recharge _#' 6##
Chec---- k Transaxle Cooling _, .....
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension .......... _
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Check Engine Oil Level ,_ ,,_ , , ,
Change Engine Oil _2,_
E Clean Air Filter .... _2 .......
N Clean Air Screen _2
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Inspec--------'tMuffier/SparkArrester
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N ! Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) ..... !_,2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins ......... _2
Replace Spark Plug ........ _
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge .............
Replace Fuel Filter 1_
'_. Change more often when operating under e heaw Iced or in high ambient temperatures, 5 - If equipped wilh adjustable syslem
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
6 - Net required it equipped wilh malntenance4ree battery
3 - ft equipped wi_h ell filter, change oll every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
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 periodi-
cally to properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• 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
. Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Checktire pressure.
• Check operator presence and interlock
systems for proper operation.
e Check for loose fasteners.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt 1o 35 ft -Ibs maximum
Do net overtightee
LUBRICATION CHART
@ Spindle Zerk O Spindle
Zerk
O Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
O Engi
@ Attachmenl
Clutch
! t
Gear
Shift
Pivots
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SAE 5w30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
O General Purpose Grease
O Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section
IMPORTANT: Do net oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bear-ings.
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 lubri-
cant sparingly.
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