Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.273502 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _S'_. ,_._ ,_£._ ,_._ o_ _ o.._ ,_
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Check Operator Presence and
T
Integock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _5
Sharpen/Reptace Mower Blades _4a
T
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transax_e Cooling
Check V- Be_ts
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oit (with oil filter) _2
E Change Engine Oil (without oit filter) _ 2
N CleanAgFilter _
G Clean Air Screen
N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
E Reptace Oil Filter (if equipped) 11_2
Clean Engine Cooting Fins _2
Reptace Spark Plug _2
Reptace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Reptace 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 - Rep{ace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 - Not required ff equipped with maintenance-free battery
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.qbs maximum.
Do not ovedighten.
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 wilt 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
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_i_ General Purpose Grease
@ REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lubricants wilt 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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