Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.273644 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
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SERVICE DATES
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 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
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 trac=
tor.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
o At least 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.
LUBRICATmON CHART
d) Spindle -- Spindle
Zerk ;"_r Zerk
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dhFront Wheel ; dbFront Wheel
Bearing ........ @rig Zerk
Zerk
@Engine ,_ ,, "--,
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@ 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
selfqubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow=
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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