Maintenance Schedule; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart; General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.272350 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE i _ ._- .,_. ._._z _=__.S_._'_ _._ _._ _ o_" ,/_
REGULAR SERVICE DATES
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Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems
a Check for Loose Fasteners _ _5
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades !3
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Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
a Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1,2
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _,2
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Clean Air Fifter
G Clean Air Screen
N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I1_
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug _
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Fifter I_
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Se[vice more often when operating in dirly or dusty condi[ions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - NOt required if equipped w_th 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
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
Spindle -- Spindle
Zerk _" Zerk
(#Front Wheel _Front Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
= ...... ! o,00,[ ...... =
@Engine
_ General Purpose Grease
@ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Sec-
tion
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 sparingly.
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