Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.273240 Owner's Manual

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R EGU LAR SERVICE /___ICE
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems I1_
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Check for Loose Fasteners I_ I_
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3
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Lubrication Chart
0 Check Baitery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Check V_Belts I1_
Check Engine Oil Level I1_ I1_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_,2
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 11_,2 I_
N C,eanAirFi,ter _:
Clean Air Screen
_ Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
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Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) I1_
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _
Replace Spark Plug _2 I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter I_
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.
3 = Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 = Not required tf equipped with maintenance-f ree battery.
5 = Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.dbs, 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.
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.
• 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
_) Spindle
Zerk
_ Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
db Spindle
Zerk
Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Zerks
_) Engine
General Purpose Grease
@ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bear-ings. 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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