Maintenance Schedule/Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.272246 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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Cho B keO--tion
Check Tire PreSsure
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
Check for Loose Fasteners V_s If
SharperdReplece Mower Blades ¥#3
Lubrication Chart If If
Check Battery Level 1_4
Clean Battery and Terminals _ I_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts V'
Check Engine Oil Level V'
Change Engine Oil (with oil tilter) I_I,=
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 11_1;
N Clean Air Filter _;
1 Clean Air Screen
Inspect MuffledSperk Arrester V _
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cadddge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Changemore oftenwhenoperatingundera heavy loador
in highambienttemperatures,
2 - Servicemoreoften whenoperatingin dirtyor dustyconditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery,
5 * Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ftAbs, maximum.
DO not ovettighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
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
prop.er 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.
(_ Spindle (_ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
Wheel Wheel
Bearing Bearing
Zerk Zerk
(_ Engine
(_ General Purpose Grease
Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bear-ings. 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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