General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.273371 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _/_/_/__._ _J
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REGULAR SERVICE /___ERV_ CE DATES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _V'
Check Operator Presence and
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Intedock Systems V'
R
Check for Loose Fasteners V* _s
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
T
Lubrication Chart V'
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Tenmthals
Check Transaxle Cooling I_'
Check V-Belts
Check Engine OII Level If
Change Engine OII (with oil filter) _1,_
E
Change Engine Oil (without oil tilter) I_12. I_
N Clean Air Filter _:
G Clean Air Screen
N_ Inspect Muffle#Spark V'
Attester
E
Replace Oil Filter (ff equipped) _,=
Clean Engine Cooling Fins V',
Replace Spark Plug _#2 V*
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
I - 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 rrmwing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equiPped with maintenance-free battery.
5 * 13ghten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, rneximurn.
0O 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
@ Spindle_ _ _ _ Spindle
Zerk i'-'_<_J ................ ._1 Zerk
................ tP,",L
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/ \
@FrontWheel ,-/ _ dDFrontWheel
Bearing -' _'-'-'- . .... _ BearingZerk
Zerk , _" i
@Engine
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I I ,
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(_Gearshlff
I "-] o1=_ --''"''_-_'' i Pivots
(_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
(_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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