Maintenance General Recommendations; Maintenance Schedule; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.273461 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_ ,_-_ ,_,_ _ d_. ,_,
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE _'__<:'_" S E R V l C e
DATES
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Check Brake Operation _,
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems I1_
R Check for LooseFasteners I_
1_5 I_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _#3
T
Lubrication Chart I_
0 Check Battery Level 1_4
R
Clean Battery and Terminals _ I_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Begs I1_
Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2 I_
v,
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _i;
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_
E
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins 11_'2
Replace Spark Plug _#2 t_'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when oper4tting under a heavy load or
in high ambient tempe_tures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
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 trac-
tor.
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
(# (# Spindle
Zerk Zerk
(#Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
q (#Front Wheel
, Zerk
(# 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 spar-
ingly.
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