General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ 917.270941 Owner's Manual

MAI.TENANCE SCHEDU'E
F,LL,N DATES °
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE ATES
Check Brake Operation _V' _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems t, _
Check for Loose Fasteners K t,_.7 K
A
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_4
i c ,ub. tio° Oha. K
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals V'
Check Transaxle Cooling V'
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks
AdjuSt Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Ks
Check Engine Oil Level If If
Change Engine Oil 1_1.2..'. V'
E
Clean Air Filter K=
N
Clean Air Screen K2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester K
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _2
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _i
Replace Spark Plug V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter K
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 5 - if equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions, 6 - Not required g equipped with maintenance-free battery
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - ReplaCe blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
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
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum
CO not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
iindle
Zerk Zerk
OFront Wheel .-
Bearing ; Bearing
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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.
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(DGeneral 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 7ou feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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