Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.273090 Owner's Manual

F,LL =D AT=e ____
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERV,CE ERV'OE OATES
Check Brake Operalion _ {_
Check Tire Pressure I_
Check Operalor Presence and
T Inlerlock Systems 6 #°
a Check for Loose Fasleners _ Q##7
A Sharpen/Replace Mower etades e##*4
Lubrication Chad if i
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I Check Batlery Level
Clean eatlery and Terminals _ _#'
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Q##'s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Q#t s
Check Engine Oil Level _ [_
Change Engine Oil 1_123 g_#
E ! Clean Air Filler I_=
N Clean Air Screen {_##2
IG Inspec_ Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filler (g equipped) _.a
I Clean Engine Cooling Fins _
Replace Spark Ptug _
Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge Q_#'a
Replace Fuel Filter
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GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
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
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
Q Tie Rod Ball Joints
@ Spindle -- -@ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
@Steering
Bearing Zerk
Gear
Teeth
(])Check/
Add
Transaxle
Fluid
O SAE 30 or 10w30 motel oil
@ General Purpose Grease
Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
® Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
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
18 sparingly,
@ Engine