Maintenance; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.273135 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _o_"_,_'_ _, ___._o_ _
REGULAR SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _,
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
interlock Systems Q_
a Check for Loose Fasteners I_ t##5
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
T
Lubrication Chart I1_
0 Check Battery Level
a Clean Battery and Terminals V j
Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Check V_Belts V'
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (with oll filter) VJ_ ,: I_
E
Change Engine Oil (without oll filter) _1,2
v'
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 11_2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy _oad or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Se_tice more often when operating in dirty Or dusty conditions.
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.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
• 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.
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.dbs, maximum.
Do not overtigbfen.
LUBRICATION CHART
@ Spindle
Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
@En
- @ Spindle
Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
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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
_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
@General Purpose Grease
®Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section