Maintenance General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart; Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.272059 Owner's Manual

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REGULAR SERVICE #_"_'_JC_'_'->"C_'_'_'_f"f SERVICE ....
DATES
Check Brake Operation
_ I_ Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems V #
R
Check for Loose Fasteners V p Vrs
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades V_3
T
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals _ If
Check Transaxie Cooting I
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level V _ V'
Change Engine Oil (with oll filter) V'l,_ V*
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) I_1_ V /
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ctean Air Filter _2
G clean AkScreen ibm/=
i Ir_pect MuffledSpark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_t.=
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ik/2
Replace Spark Plug _V'2 I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter If
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperetures.
2 - SePAce more often when operating In ftlr_ or dusty cOndition,s,
3 - Replace blades more often when rr_wing in _ncly _il.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance*free batten/,
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 PL-Ibs,maximum.
Do not ove_gt_ten,
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
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
@Engine .
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-- -r'-' shift
"--" "--_
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
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