Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.275013 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,__ ,_'_n_"_
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Check Brake Operation i _ I1_
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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interlock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
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Lubrication Chart
j O Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and TerminaJs
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine OII Level
Change Engine OII (with oll filter)
E Change Engine (311(without oll filter)
a
Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
N_ Inspect MufflerlSpark
Arrester
E Replace OII Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cadddge
Replace Fuel Rlter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy scti.
in high arab.,. ' _emperatures. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
2 - Service rno_e olten when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot boti to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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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 Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your Zerk
tractor. @Steering j
All adjustments in the Service and Sector / \
Adjustments section of this manual should Gear
be checked at least once each season. Teeth
• Once a year you should replace the (_Check/
spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and Add
check blades and belts for wear. A new Transaxle
spark plug and clean air filter assure Fluid
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
® Tie Rod Ball Joints
_) Spindle -- -(_ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
Wheel
_Beadng Zerk
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@ Engine
q> SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
® General Purpose Grease
® Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
® Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubdcate)
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
16sparingly.