Maintenance Schedule; General Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.273241 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .I_.,_£`_ ,_£`_,_£`__ °"_ ,F_
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Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems K
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Lubrication Chart
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Checkfor Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
E change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
_] Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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.
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3 - Replace blades more o_en when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.dbs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to (9 Spindle
operator abuse or negligence. To receive Zerk
full value from the warranty, operator
must maintain tractor as instructed in this db Front
manual. 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 (9
you should make any of the adjustments Zerks i
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual, i
• 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.
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Zerk
Front
Wheel
Bearing
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Engine
General Purpose Grease
@ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bear-ings. 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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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