General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270921 Owner's Manual

f" SERVICE DATES
Check Broke Operation li_ li_
Check Tire Pressure
v'
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems I_
R
Check for Loose Fasteners IJ_ 1_7 ¥/
A SharperdRepiace Mower Blades _4
T
Lubrication Chad V'
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery lind Terminals I_
Check Transexle Cooling Id/
Adjust Blade Belt(s) T--on _:
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil I_lr2r3 I_
Clean Air Filter
N
Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrestor V'
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) 1_1,2
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2
Replace Spark Plug I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge II_2
Replace Fuel Filter II_
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2 - _ more often when operating in dirty or dusty oondlflons. 6 - Not required M equipped wI_ nMiintermnce-free battery.
3 - If equipped wilh oil filtm', change oil every 50 houri. 7 - Tighten hont axle pivot bolt to 35 ft..Ibs, msxlmum.
4 o RepLace b_de$ more often when mowing In undy IroN. Oo 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
- _ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
(DFront Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
18
(i)General Purpose Grease
_Refer to Maintenance =Engine" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
_ivot points which have special nylon
earings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubricatincj bearings. If you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.