Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271652 Owner's Manual

FILL IN DATES
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Check Tire Pressure I V'
Chock Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems I_
R
CheckforLoose Fasteners if V's
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
Lubdcafion Chart If
T Check Battery Level
R
clean Battery and Terminals If If
v"
Check Transaxte Cooling
Check V-BaRs It_
Check Engine Oil Level _ _ If
Change Engine Oil (wi_ oil filter) I_1_
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) V'l.= ]._
E
N CteanAir F,ter _:
I
G Clean Air Screen
NI inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
E Replace Oil Fifier (If equipped) (1_.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins If 2
Replace Spark Plug if t# 1'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'2
Replace Fuel Filter _1_
3 - Replace blades more omen when mowlng in sandy soil
4 * Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,-Ibs, maximum.
DO not overtighten.
I * Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service mote olten when operating lo dirty or dusly conditions,
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.
BEFOREEACHUSE
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
@)FrontWheel :Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
_)Engine .
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"_Gear-
't '-- ,--' _ shift
'_- 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
17sparingly.