Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272450 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . _,,_i_ _ _ _. _ _
AS YOU COMPLETE _" _,_/'_¢'./_'J_'_Y'_/_ E RV IC E
REGULAR SERVICE _.'_. ,_ _ _, u"
DATES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
R
Check for Loose Fasteners I_ V's
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _,3
T
Lubdcation Chart I_
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals I1_ II_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level _ V'
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I_l_ I_
E
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) I_1_ if
N Clean Air Filter _,:
G Clean Air Screen
I Inspect MuffiedSpark An'ester I_
N;
E Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) I_.=
Clean Engine Cooling Fins if 2
Replace Spad_ Plug I_ I# #
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartndge 1_2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy k_ld or
in high amblant temperatures.
2 - Service more Often when operatklg in dirty Or alL,sty conditions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy SOil.
4 o Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 ° lighten front axle pivot boti to 35 _-Ibs, maximum.
DO not overtighton.
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
(_)Spindle
--
-_) Spindle
Zerk Zerk
_)Front Wheel eel
Bearingzerk
:_.. Bearing Zerk
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I
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@Engine
L_ 'rJ = shift
"-- J "-- J PiVOtS
(DSAE 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,
powdered graphite type lubricant
17 sparingly"