Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.273622 Owner's Manual

FILL IN DATES
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REGULAR SERVICE _'_K_'4r_'fSERVlCE DATES
Check Brake Operation _ I_
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems I_
R Check for Loose Fasteners If 11_5 If
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_s
C Lubrication Chart If If
0 Check Battery Level 1_4
R Clean Battery and Terminals If If
Check Transaxle Cooling
i/
Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2 I_
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
_llfl, 2
N Clean Air Filter 1_2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_2
Replace Spark Plug If If
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
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 required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 fb-lbs, 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(J} Front (J} Front
Wheel Wheel
Bearing Bearing
Zerk Zerk
(i} Mandrel @ Engine
Zerks
_ 02500 ]
(0 General Purpose Grease
@}Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
mlVIPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bear-ings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the
selfqubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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