Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.276022 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation _ _,
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems ll_
R
Check for Loose Fasteners li_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
T_ Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level if if
Change Engine Oil (with eil filter)
E Change Engine Oil (without eil filter)
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
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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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.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-tree battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot belt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
(!_ SI: Spindle
Zerk Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
l(tb
Sector Gear
Teeth
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
Engine
(l_bGeneral Purpose Grease
(2bRefer 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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