Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.272672 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
R Check for Loose Fasteners
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
a Clean Batteryand Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
E Change Engine Oil (without oil fifte0
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
Inspect Mufger/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 olten when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
__ DATES
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free bagery
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 fl -Ibs maximum
Do not overligbten
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
z@eSP indle _/----_ _-- @ Spindle
@Front Wheel ,--_/ -_ @Front Wheel
Bearing _,--'_--- ........ L... Bearing Zerk
Zerk .. ',
(DSAE 30 or 10W30 Motor Oil
@General PurposeGrease
_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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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