Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.272353 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./__. _o_o_ _._ _"
FILL IN DATES /_..._3_'_._ I#r
AS YOU COMPLETE ,/'__"_)_,_ _._,_ (?,_ 4. _ _*" _,_ _'_
o OOL.O. V, E
Check Brake Operation I_1 I_
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operalor Presence and
T Interlock Systems If
R
Check for Loose Fasteners V f
II_5
A
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I/3
C Lubricalion Chart ll_
0 Check Ballery Level
a
Clean Ballery and Terminals II/
Check Transaxle Cooling if
Check V-Belts if
Check Engine Oil Level ll/ V*
Change Engine Oil (with oil filler) 11/_2 I_
E Change Engine Oil (wdhoul oil filler) II_.: If
N C,eanAirFilte, _V'2
G Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
i/
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_2
Replace Spark Plug _2 ll_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter !l _
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient tempelatures
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 rnaintenar'_e*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.
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.
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
Spindle -- Spindle
Zerk E:,'-' Zerk
--; OFront Wheel
:,,.. Bearing Zerk
I 1
01964 _ I
General 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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