Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.272075 Owner's Manual

FELL IN DATES
RE O R SERV,CE E RV'C EDATES
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Check Ti_ PressurB
I Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems if
R
Check for Loose Fastep_rs I_ I_s
Sharpei_'Replace Mower Blades _3
T
Lubrication Chart V'
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals I_ If
Check Transaxle Cooling V i'
Check V-Belts if
Check Engine 011 Level I_
Change E ng_ _i (with o. nUer) I/,_ ! iv"
E
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) I_i,= If
N Clean Air FUter i_/:
G Clean Air Screen
i_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrestor I_
E
Replace Oil Rltor (If equipped) _,i
Clean Engine Cooling Fins V'2
Replace Spark Plug _= II_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Rlter V #
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - SePAce more often when operating In dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more ofton when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maJnte_,_nce-free heifery.
5 - 13ghten front axle pivo! bolt to 35 tt_-Ibs, 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
Bearingzerk
_aring Zerk
_Engine ; ( _,,-;
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"__, t ~-J 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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