Maintenance Schedule/Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.272464 Owner's Manual

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Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _ _,_
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems V'
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Check for Loose Fasteners V' V's V _
A SharpeNReplace Mower B_ades _3
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Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Check V-Be_ts
Check Engine Oil Level V /
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I_1_= I_
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1_.2 V'
N Clean Air Filter It,//:
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Clean Air Screen
II M | Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester
i E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) Ik_1.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ik/=
Replace Spark Ptug _2 Ik/
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel I_lter
I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in i_gh ambient temperatures,
2 - Se_ice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bbit to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
DO not overtight_n.
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.
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
1. Check engine oil level,
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper opera-
tion.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
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(_) REFERTO 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.