Maintenance General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart; Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.273050 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./___/_o_/,_o_ _o_o_y_
FILL IN DATES
REGULAR
Che_k Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Cheek Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
R
Check for Loose Fasteners _ _7
cA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
T
LubriCation Chart
0 Che_k Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Tetmlnals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _s
Adjust Motk_n Drive Be_t(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level t_
Change Engine Oil _=,_
ECleanAi'Fil'e' _f#:
a
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ll_
Replace Oil FB_er (li equipped) _1,2 I
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2
Replace Spark Plug _ _1_
Replace Air Fi_terP_per Cartridge t##2 I
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change mote often when operating under a heaVy load or in high F=mbient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adfut_table system
2 - Service mote often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - If equipped with oil fi_er, change oil every 50 hours,
4 - Replace blades mote often when mowing in sandy soil
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 trac-
tor.
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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
. Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
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6 - Not required if equipped With malntenance-free Caile _/
7 - _ighten front _le pivot bo_t to 35 ft -Ibs maximum
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
® -_e Rod Ball Joints
(_ Spindle _ _"_--'_ _) Spindle
Zer k _[_ i =_erk
_)FrontWheel , -I _ \ J-_Fron_Wheel
Bearing _'t \-_---=-----_ _ Bearing Zerk
Zerk _j " I _L
_)Steedng_ _ J_
Sector/ \ ) -! _ ._._
Gear _ _ _-_
Teeth II :!: I II \
( Check/ I L I I 'Engine
_, ,v
Add--ty7 j,.L."J I I
, Transaxlel " I " J
Fluid _--" v
SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
(_ General Purpose Grease
(_ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
® Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
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.