Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.273450 Owner's Manual

PILL 'N OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation _ _#,
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems V e
R Check for Loose Fasteners V # Ves
J_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3
T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals V #
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts V e
Check Engine Oil Level V #
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1,2 V _
v,
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
U Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
N_ Inspect MuffledSpark Attester I_
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,.
C_ean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V#2
Fuel Filter Replace
t - Change mere often wben operating under a heavy load or 3 - Replace blades mere often when mewing in sandy soil.
in high ambient temperatures. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.dbs, maximum.
DO not overtigbten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not LUBRICATION CHART
cover items that have been subjected to @
@ Spindle
operator abuse or negligence. To receive Zerk
_,
Zerk
full value from the warranty, operator
must maintain tractor as instructed in this
manual. @Front Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made
Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your Zerk
tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments ®En
described in the Service and Adjustments ,, ,
section of this manual.
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• 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
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
17
q @Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
@GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
®REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE"
SECTION