Maintenance; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272058 Owner's Manual

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AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Operator Presence and
T
Inted0ck Systems I_
R Check for Loose Fasteners if tills
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
T
Lubrication Chart If
0 Check BatteP/Level 1_4
R
Clean Batter/and Termlna]s li/ if
Check Transaxle Cooling V'
Check V-Belts V /
Check Engine Oil Level I_' li/
Change Engine Oil (with oil tilter) I_1_ I_
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) V*l_ If
N C_ean Air Filter _V';
G Clean Air Screen
NI Inspect MuflledSpark
Arrester
l/
E Replace O_1 Filter (If equipped) I_.=
Clean Engine Cooling Fins if =
Replace Spark Plug If If
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartndge V'2
Replace Fuel F_lter I_"
1 - Change mere often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more oltan when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 * Not required _f equipped with maintenance*free battery.
5 - _ghten front ax_ pivot boit to 35 ft.-Ib$, maximum.
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 operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
@ Spindle _) Spindle
Zerk Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
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'_ _' "(_Gear-
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"- - "_ ='- - " 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
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