Maintenance Schedule; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.272481 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE @." _,_ ,_,,o_,/_ " _'_
AS YOU COMPLETE
REOU 'R SERV,CE ERV'CE 'TES
Check Brake Operation V' _/
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Check T_re Pressure IS* i
Check Operator Presence and
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Intedock Systems V r
R
CheCk for Loose F_steners _ Ks If
A SharperdReplace Mower Blades _#3
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Lubrication Chart V w
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battmy and Terminals _ If
Check Transaxle Cooing
Check V- Balt_;
Check Engine Oil Level I_ If
Change Engine Oil (with 0_I filter) Ik/1 rz I_
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1_1,2
N Clean Air RIfor _1_:
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Clean Air Screen
NI Muffler/Spark An'ester I_
Inspect
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.=
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _z
Replace Spark
Plug _VB2
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - SeP4ice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often wtmn mowing in sandy soil.
4" Not required if equipped with rf_intenance-free battery.
5 - ]3ghten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.*lbs, maxbnum.
Do 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.
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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper opera-
tion.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
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Zerk :_'-':
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_Front Wheel ,-
Bearing
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Zerk
_Engine' f -"_/'
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(_ pindle
Zerk
/ -_ OFront Wheel
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(_ 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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