Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.276021 Owner's Manual

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REGULAR SERVICE f_/£-'Ay£>_'_v SERVICE DATES
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems I_
R Check for Loose Fasteners if I_s ll_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_:_
C Lubrication Chart If I_
I) Check Battery Level 1_4
R Clean Battery and Terminals If if
Check Transaxle Cooling
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Check V-Belts ll_
Check Engine Oil Level If if
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 11_1,2 if
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
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a clean Air
Filter
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G Clean Air Screen 1_2
i_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester if
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins if 2
Replace Spark Plug if tf
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 11_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.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to @ Spindb --
operator abuse or negligence. To receive Zerk
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 Sector
described in the Service and Adjustments Gear
section of this manual. Teeth
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.
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.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
.d}Tie Ball Joints
@ Spindle
Zerk
@Front Wheel @Front Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
(gSpray Silicone Lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
@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 wiii shorten the life of the self-lubricating
bearings, if you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant
1 6 sparingly"