Maintenance; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.276140 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___ _o'_o_°_,' ''I
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As You COMPLETE
REGULAR SERV,CE OA-'-ES
Check Brake Operation I_ _1_
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems If
R Check for Loose Fasteners If 11_'5
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_'3
C Lubrication Chart I_ If
0 Check Battery Level 1_4
R Clean Battery and Terminals _ If
Check Transaxle Cooling
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Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Level I_ If
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
1_i1_1,2
N Clean Air Filter 11_'2
G Clean Air
Screen
_2
NI Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
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E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) II_t2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins If 2
Replace Spark Plug I_ If
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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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.
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 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.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
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
SI Spindle
Zerk Zerk
C1_ Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
Engine
Sector Gear
Teeth
Mandrel
Zerks
dPGeneral 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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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