General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272451 Owner's Manual

REGULAR SERVICE " f _/'_d,_'_SERVICE DATES
Check Operator Presence and
t
Interlock Systems l# #
R
Check for Loose Fasteners _ V's 11_
_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
T LubdcatJon Chart If
0 Check Batter/Level 1_4
R Clean Batter/and Terminals I/
Check Transax;e Cooling I_'
Check V-Belts I1_
Check Engine Oil Level I_ ll_
E Cha_eEnCne O, (w_h o, r,.er) I,/,_ V'
i Change Engine OH (without oil filter) 1_1,2
N c--Air Rlter _k_:
G
Clean Air Screen
NI It.spa=MumedSpark
Attester
t/
E Rep_e O=Raer (gaqulpaad) I/.2
Clean Engine Cooling Rns If 2
Replace Spark Plug V' V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge If2
Replace Fuel Filter I_'
1 - Change more often when opemSng under a heavy load or
in h_ghambient temperatures.
2 - Sentlce more oftenwhen operating In dirty or dusty coedltlons.
3 - Replace blades more offer; when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped w_h mairdenance-free battery.
5 - _ghten f_l 8xle pivot bolt to 35 fLJbs, maximum+
DO not overtlghten.
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
Zerk
Bearing Zerk
(_Engine .
I
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
17sparingly"