Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270740 Owner's Manual

As You CO PL E ......
.EGO 'R SE.V'CE ER EO'TES
Check Brake Operalion _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
R
check ,or Loose Fasteners I_ 1_7 I_
A
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I/=
Lubrication Chart I1_
Check Bailer'/Level
Clean Batten/and Terminals I_
Check Tra6saxle Co_ing V'
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension V's
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _s
Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change EngineO_ II_tz,_ ll_
E Clean Air Filter _:
N
Clean Air Screen
G I_spect Muffler/Spark An'ester I_
i_ Replace Oil Filter (If I_,:
equipped)
E Clean EngineCoolingFins V'=
ReplaceSpark Plug _, I_
P.ep_ce N_ F_er pe.per C_rtr_dge
Replace Fuel Filter'. I_
t . Chartge mo_e oftln when o_rating undar • hoi W load or in P_gh•rnble nt ler_ratutu. 5 . If _quippod wih adjull able m'ttlern,
2 - Service mo_e c_ton when op_lling in dirty ot dusty conditior_s 6 - NO( required if equipped with nmintenar_e-free banery.
3 - If equipped wiCho_ fitter, change oil ewry 50 hours. 7 - Tighten trout axle pivot bo_tto 35 ft..!o=, maximum.
4 - RoplaCe blades =_Kxe o_ter= whon n_wlng in $•ndy _oii 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 wil! 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk
Zerk
•Front Wheel .-.
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
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(_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
_)REFERTO Maintenance "ENGINE:SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings, Viscous lubdcants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings, If you feel
they must be lubricated, use on|y a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.