Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272352 Owner's Manual

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RE+ULA. SE.V,CE ," SE"V'CE
DATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Cheek Operator Presence and
"[ Inlerlock Systems i1_
a Check for Loose Fasleners ll_5 I_
A Sharpen/Replace Mowe, Blades I_
C Lubrlcahon Chad
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0 Check Batlery Level
R Clean Baftery and Terminals II/
Check Transaxle Cooling if
Check V-Belts If
Check Engine Oi! Level _ ll_
Change Engine Oit (wilh oil filter) 1/12
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filler) 1_12 I_
N CleanAirFilter I_:
G Clean Air Screen
Inspecl Muffler/Spark Arresler I_
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Replace Oil Filler (If equipped) 1_2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_2
Replace Spark Plug _Vp2 ll/
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filler I_
1 - Change more ohen when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures¸
2 - Sewice more ohen 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 *lbs 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.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• 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.
O SF
Zerk
LUBRICATION CHART
- (_ Spindle
Zerk
(gFront Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
-_ (gFront Wheel
Bearing Zerk
_)Engine
O 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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