Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.272247 Owner's Manual

MA,NTENANC SCR DU' ""
Check Brake Operation _ _V'
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems _VW
Check for Loose Fasteners II_s V #
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3
Lubrication Chart
T Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals I_ /
Check Transaxle Cooling (1_
CheCk V-Belts
Check Er_r_ O, L_ l/ V'
Change Erlgine Oil (with oil filter) VWl,= V w
NE Change Engine Oil (withOutOil lifter)Clean Air Filter _i _
G Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark An.ester
EN Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.=
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug I1_ (1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter I##
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
in high ambient temperatures. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-_bs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover _) Spindle
items that have been subjected to operator Zerk
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual. Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your Zerk
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should _ Mandrel
be checked at least once each season. Zerks
• 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
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
(_ Spindle
Zerk
(D Front
._ Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
i
• General Purpose Grease
(_ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not 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 lubricant
sparingly.
Engine
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