General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.273393 Owner's Manual

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REGULAR SERVICE /_% x"_q%_l_ll_SERVtCE DATES
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Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
R
Check for Loose Fasteners _ _5 _1_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
T
Lubrication Chart I1_
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V_Belts
Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change Engine Oil (with oi_ filter) _,2
E
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
N Clean Air Filter _2
G
Clean Air Screen _1_2
N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2
Replace Spark Plug _1'2 I1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter q_
t - Change more often when operating under a heavy {cad 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 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
DO not over tighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive Zerk
full value from the warranty, operator
must maintain tractor as instructed in this
manual. @Front Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made
Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your Zerk
tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments @Engine /
described in the Service and Adjustments I
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
-- @ Spindle
Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
_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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