Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.272671 Owner's Manual

REGULAR SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems V'
a Check for Loose Fasteners ik## 1_5 V _
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
TO Lubrication Chart V'
O Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine O11(with oil filter) V_I,; I1_
E
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) V_,.2
v'
N Clean Air Filter _
G
Clean Air Screen 1_2
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
v'
E
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1.2 2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
/,
Replace Spark Plug V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
Replace Fuel Filter
I - Change mote often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures¸
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance4ree battery
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt Io 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
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments 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
_e spindle _, _ L_ @ Spindle
rk _j_ ............... L_l Zerk
...............
@Front Wheel ,-. / -_ @Front Wheel
Beanng /4'. "......... _ Beanng Zerk
Zerk ///_/ r:--, i _
@Engine
11 : \ _OGear-
, --_-_--, ; _hi _
I i { I _ i&
"-......... " Pivots
OSAE 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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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