Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.273505 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I'_,_._ ,_._ ,_._ o__ o_" ,_
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERV'CE _'__SERVICE DATES
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
a
Check for Loose Fasteners _ _5
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ia
T
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
a
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts _'
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _,2
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1_1_
v,
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 11_12
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug _
_2
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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 requiled if equipped with maintenance4ree battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.qbs, maximum.
Do not over tighten.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
- _ Spindle
Zerk
_Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
_Front Wheel
Zerk
(_ 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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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