Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270723 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /____*"
AS YOU COMPLETE .__/f'_ "°"_S_._" _
REGULAR SERVICE /__-_/_"r/_-'_/_d_ERVICE DATES
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems
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Check for Loose Fasteners _ 1_7 Ii_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
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Lubrication Chart
O Check Battery Level
! Clean Battery and Terminals I
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks
Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension
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Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil _=r3
E clean Air Filter _2
N Clean Air Screen _2
Inspect Muffler/Spark A_'rester I_
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I1_1,=
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _l_:
Replace Spark Plug I _
Reprace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter I_
1 _ Change m_e often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambiertt temperatures. 5 - If eqcJipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty ot dusty conditions¸ 6 - Not requited if equipped with maintenance-flee battery¸
3 - ff equipped wffh oil filter, cP_nge oi$ every 50 houri=¸ 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,4bs, maximum
4 - Replace bk_des mote often when mowing _n sandy soil¸ 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
_Spindle _
Zerk _,,J
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_FrDnt i i _
Wheel ,,=.__
Bearing ,.
Zerk ,,p
I 1
i I
,_General Purpose Grease
_ O_Peir_dle
_Front
Wheel
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Beadng
i Zerk
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i i _)Engme
I 1
I 1
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,2_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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