Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.272920 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_ ,_,_-_ ,_,_ _ d_. ,_
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE f___SERVlC e
DATES
Check Brake Operation _,
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
f
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Ee_3dce more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.=lbs, maximum.
DO 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 Adjust-
ments 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
Zerk Zerk
(#Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
q dbFront Wheel
, Zerk
(_) 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 spar-
ingly.
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