Maintenance General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart; Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.275034 Owner's Manual

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Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems
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Check for Loose Fasteners If II_s
_ ! Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades V'3
Lubrication Chart _ ll_
0 Check Battery Level
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c_ Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle COOling I_ €
Check V-Botts Ik_
Check Engine Oil Level If I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil
fitter) l_lr =
E Change Engine Oil (without oil fitter) I_ U ll_
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Clean Air Filter Ill=
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
NI Inspect Arrester V'
Muttler/Spark
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) i I1_.=
Clean Engine Cooling Firs i ll_
Replace Spark Plug V w Ik/
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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Replace Fuel Filter f/_
I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Sen/ice more often when operating _n dirty Or d_sty condilions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 * Not required ff equipped with maintenance-free battel_.
5 - T'_hten front auxle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, ma.xgnurn.
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
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
_) Tie Rod Ball Joints
_) Spindle "_--IF--_----'_r-_ _) Spindle
Zerk _ --:, :_Z'e rk
(_Front Wheel J ".% \ _, (_Fro_ Wheel
Bearing ' --,_---'-----'_ L Bearing Zerk
Zerk _/
_)Steering
Sector/\ ,
Gear
TeethII '"
Engine
_)ChecW _ .......
Add I
Transaxle L._
Fluid
(D SAE 30 or 10w30 motor 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
18sparingly.