Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.275350 Operator's Manual

BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
iCheck Brake Operation
3heck Tire Pressure
T Dheck Operator Presence & ROS System_
A Dheck for Loose Fasteners
C iOhecWReplace Mower Blades
_ _ubrication Chart
Dheck Battery Level
R Dlean Battery and Terminals
Dheck Transaxle Cooling
3heck Mower Levelness
Dheck V-Belts
iCheck Engine Oil Level
Dhange Enqine Oil (with oil filter
IChange Engine Oil (without oil filter
_ Dlean Air Filter
G
Dlean Air Screen
I nspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N :_eplace Oil Filter (If equipped)
iClean Engine Cooling Fins
iReplace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
_ _lace Fuel Filter
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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 if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to Q S_
operator abuse or negligence. To receive Zerk
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 @Engine
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
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
-- @ Spindle
Zerk
@Front Wheel ,-
Bearing
Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
@General Purpose Grease
_PRefer 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 sparingly.
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