General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.275042 Owner's Manual

Check Operator Presence and
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Intedock Systems f_
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Check for Loose Fasteners If V'7 V p
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
T Lubrication Chart V'
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals _
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension II_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V's
Check Engine Oil Level V _ I1_
Change Engine Oil _,3 ll_
E Clean Air Filter _l_+,:
Clean Air Screen
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G InspeCt Muffler/Spark Arrester
NE ReplaCe Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins I##=
Replace Spark Plug _2
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or Ir. high ambient temperatures. S - If equipped with adjustable syetem.
2 - Sen_ice mot0 often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions, 6 - Not requited if equipped with r_lalntenawce- free battepj.
3 - 12equipped with Oiltilter, change oWerect 50 hours. 7 - Tighten bent axle pivot bolt Io 35 fL-=bs, maximum.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in early soil. 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.
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LUBRICATION CHART
Tie Rod Ball Joints
_) Spindle--
Zerk Zerk
(_Fmnt Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
(_Steedn
Sector
Gear
Teeth
@Engine
OSpray 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 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.