Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271861 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ _. __, __ J.-._7
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DATES
Check Brake Operatidn
Check Tire Pressure _
Check Operator Presence and
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_ Interidck Systems I_
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Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_s
CA SharperVReplace Mower Blades _
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0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals V'
Check Transaxle COoling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level _ I_
Change Engine OII (with oil filter) _1,= V'
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
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Clean Air Filter V'=
G clean Air Screen _=
i_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_
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ReplaceOil Filter(If equipped) _.:
Clean Engine Cooling Fine
Replace Spark Plug V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _=
Replace Fuel Fitter
1 - Change more often when operabng under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperstures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blsdes more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped wi_ maintenance-free battery.
5 - T_]hten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not (D Spindle--
cover items that have been subjected to Zerk E;-"
operator abuse or negligence. To receive i it--
full value from the warranty, operator must :_.-
maintain tractor as instructed in this
manual. (DFront Wheel ,-
Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your Zerk ,f,_"
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should _)Engine" i.--"h,"
be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year you should replace the i i
spark plug, clean or replace air filter, , '
and check blades and belts for wear. A , '
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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 opera-
tion.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
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(I) General Purpose Grease
_) REFERTO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
civot points which have special nylon
earings. 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.