Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.273373 Owner's Manual

AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
/_J/_'_ E R VICED ATES
Check Brake Operation _1_ I_
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems If
R Check for Loose Fasteners If I_s If
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3
C Lubrication Chart If If
0 Check Battery Level 1_4
a Clean Battery and Terminals I_ If
Check Transaxle Cooling
i/
Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2 If
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
111_1,2
N Clean Air Filter 1_2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
I Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
I,"
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
_1,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins I1_ 2
Replace Spark Plug I_ If
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
Replace Fuel Filter I_
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service 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 bolt to 35 ft,-Ibs, maximum,
Do not overtighten.
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
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
@ S_
Zerk
LUBRICATION CHART
-- @ SpindUe
Zerk
@Front WheeU ,
Bearing
Zerk
@Front WheeU
Bearing Zerk
@Engine /
(0SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OH
@GeneraU 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.
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