Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.276010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._*_ ,_ ,_-_ _ _. ,_/_
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGO 'R SERV,CE OATES
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Check Operator Presence and
t Interlock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower B_ades
t Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R C_ean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check WBefts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
N Clean Air Filter
(_ Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffter/Spark Attester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 _ Service more otten when operating in di_ty 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.=tbs, maximum.
Do not ovedighten.
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 Adjust-
ments 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
Ball Joints
@ Spindle -@ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
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.
@Front Wheel @Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
Zerk
@Steerin(
Sector
Gear
Teeth
_Check/ ® Engine
Add
Transaxle
Fluid
SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
@ General Purpose Grease
® Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
_) Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
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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