Maintenance Schedule; General Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.272912 Owner's Manual

REGULAR SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _
Check Operator Presence and
f Interlock Systems I_
a Check for Loose Fasteners _ 1_5
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3
T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
a Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling I1_
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (with oil rifler) 1_1,2
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
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N CleanAirFilter _#:
G Clean Air Screen
N_ inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (,f equipped) 11_2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _ I1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
Replace Fuel Filter I_
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 batten/.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.dbs, 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 Adjust-
ments 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
@ )indle
Zerk Zerk
Bearing
Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
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@Engin
' 3)Gear-
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' _ _ _ _ I shift
I i i
-- _' Pivots
_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
@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.
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