Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendation; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.273752 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
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filte0
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filte0
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
II
t - Change more often when operating under a heavy lead or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operatin(_ in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance=free baltery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.dbs, maximum.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive Zerk
full value from the warranty, operator
must maintain tractor as instructed in this
manual. @Front Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made
Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your Zerk
tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments @Engine /
described in the Service and Adjustments I
section of this manual.
• At least 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
-- @ Spindle
Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
"d)Gearshift
Pivots
_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
@General Purpose Grease
@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
BEFORE EACH USE
f. 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.
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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