General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272951 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE / __//_/_/_/_,/""
F,LL ,"O,TES /__Z_'T/_,-_X_"
AS YOU COMPLETE /___"0_,_ R,_ _,'_ R,'_ _ _
Check Brake Operation _
C_eck Tire Pressure
Ch6ck Operator PreSence and
T
Interlock Systems V'
R
Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _7 V'
A Shamen/Replace Mower Blades _4
T
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Temlinals ql_
Check Transaxle Cooling
AdJust Blade Belt(s) Tension _s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
v',
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil _1,2,3
E CleanAIrF'lter _e_
N
Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
NI Replace (If equipped)
OII Filter
E
Clean Engine COOling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _: ll_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under • heavy load or in high arnbl_nt temperature•. 5 * ff equipped with adjustable I_ystem,
2 - Se rv_.e more often when operaling in dkly or dusty ¢ondltionm. 6 - Not required if equipped with nmintermnce°fre• bert•w,
3 - if equipf:_d w;th oil _t_, change oil every 50 hours, 7 - Tighte_ front axle p4vot bolt to 35 ft,-II0e, msximum.
4 - Replace bledee more often when mowing In sandy _oil, Do not overtighton.
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 propedy maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
® Tie Rod BallJoints
Spindle
Zerk Zerk
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(_Front Wheel . _ \
Beald ng _,/_-'-"---'_d ng Zerk
(_Steering_ I _--/ I\ >
Sector/ _ )_l _ _\/
Gear _ _ _-_"_
Teeth II I ',:', I II \
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@Engine
Add---"-- I I \ '--; ] II
Transaxle_ " I " _ [ " J
Fluid _
(i) SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
General Purpose Grease
Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
® Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
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
18sparingly.