Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272067 Owner's Manual

1 . Change more ofte_ whon operaUf_gunder a hoaw load or in high ambient tompeta_ms. 5 - If eqLdppedwilh 8djus_.13_ syslem.
2 - Serv_e more often when operating In dirty or dusty _ndqtio_s. 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance=free bakery,
3 ° If equipped wi_h Oilf_ter, change oil every 50 hours. 7 _l_ht 6N f_t axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.'_bs, maximum,
4 - Replace blades more o_en when mowing in sandy sod, DO not Overtighton.
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 propedy 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
(D Spindle -- - (_ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
_Front Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
@Engine
_General Purpose Grease
_)ReferTO 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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