Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.274351 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _f_ ._?_"_,_ ._<_,_,_ ._-_c,_
F,LL ,. O.TES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _
Check Operator Presence and
T ROS Systems
g Check for Loose Fasteners if 1#15 Ik_
CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _z
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LubricationChart if
0 Check Battery Level 1_4
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Clean Battery and Tem_nals I_ I_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Befts
Check Engine Oit Level If
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) i#/_,;
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) I#_1._
N C,ean AIr Filter _:
G
Clean Air Screen
i_ Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
E Replace Oil Fitter (If equipped) I_l.z
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2
Replace Spark Plug _2 VP
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartddge
Replace Fuel Filter qpS
1 - Change more ogen when operating under a heavy load or
In high ambient temperatures.
2 o Service more often when operating in dkty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 * Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battew.
5 * ]3ghten frontaxle pivot bolt to 35 IL-Ihe. maximum.
Do not overtlghten.
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
periodicaElyto properly maintain your
tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
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
_) S -- @ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
E Wheel
Bearing _aring Zerk
Zerk
@Engine' ;-
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,, _ (DGearshift
, , o_ _ PIVOTS
OSAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
_)General Purpose Grease
_Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level,
2, Check brake operation.
3, Check tire pressure.
4, Check operator presence and
ROS 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,
powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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