Maintenance Schedule; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.275041 Owner's Manual

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R EGU LAR SERVICE
J___CE DATES
Check Operator Presence and
TI_ Interi°ck Systems
Check for Loose Fasteners I/7 ll/
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _l_s4
Lubrication Chart ll_
T Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals ll_
Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension II/s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 1##'5
Check Engine elf Level I_
Change Engine Oil 11_12,3 il/
E CleanAirFilter _:
N Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_
i Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_2
Replace Spark Plug 1_2 I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter II/
I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 Se_iee more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oiE every 50 hours
4 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
5 - If equipped'with adjustable system
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft -ths 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
Adjustments 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
(D Tie Rod Ball Joints
@ SI: )indle
Zerk Zerk
@Front Wheel 2;,; _ Wheel
Bearing _L=__-_-_-_-_. "_L Bearing Zerk
zer
(_Steering_ I _ I _ )
Sector \ }----I _ _\/
Gear _ _
Teeth L___ ] J ®engine
QSpray 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 lubricantswill attract dust and dirt
that willshortenthe life of the
self-lubricating
bearings. It you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphitetype
19 lubricantsparingly.