Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.2736401 Owner's Manual

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REGULAR SERVICE f_r_%'4r_g-'4r_'_ll _ SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _1_
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems If
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Check for Loose Fasteners If Ks
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_3
C Lubrication Chart I_ If
0 Check Battery Level 1_4
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Clean Battery and Terminals If If
Check Transaxle Cooling
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Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Level If I1_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) lI_'1,2 I_
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
_1,2
N Clean Air Filter 11_'2
G Clean Air Screen 11_'2
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
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E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins If
Replace Spark Plug If I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
Replace Fuel Filter _#
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service 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.-Ibs, 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 trac m
tor.
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 aiFfuel 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,
LUBRICATmON CHART
_0 Spindle -- Spindle
Zerk ;"_r Zerk
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_)Front Wheel ; (OFront Wheel
Bearing ........ _ng Zerk
Zerk
@Engine ,_ ,, "--,
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@ 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
selfqubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow_
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly,
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