Craftsman 917.275021 manual Lubrication Chart, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

FILL IN	DATES
AS YOU	COMPLETE	_i'_	,_	G'_-_'_._# _

T	Check	Operator	Presence	and
	Interlock Systems			I1 #
R	Check	for Loose	Fasteners	_	_T

TLubdcatlon Chart

cA0	CheckSharpen/ReplaceBattery LevelMower Blades									_4
R	Clean	Battery				and	Terminals
	Check	Transaxle					Cooling			I_
	Adjust	Blade			Belt(s)			Tension		I_/s
	Adjus	Motion				Ddve		Belt(s) Tension		_#s
	Check		Engine			Oil	Level		_	(l_
	Change		Engine Oil							1_1.2._
E	Clean	Air		Filter						_/:
N	Clean	Air		Screen
G	Inspect		Muffler/Spark					Arrester
	Replace		Oil		Filter		(If	equipped)		_.2
E	Clean	Engine				Cooling Fins				_2
	Replace		Spark			Plug				_2	I_
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartddge
	Replace			Fuel		Filter

1 - Ct_4ange trite Often _ Ope_t Jog under a heavy I_ad o# in high aml_r_t tertlpetat ur_JI. 2 - Service mote o_en when operating in dirty or dusty conditior_s.

3 - If equipped with ell _lter, ct,ange ell e_m'y 50 hours,

4 ° Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy SOil.

5 - If equipped _ adjuldal_e sy_tent.

6 - Not requirad if equipped v_th maintena._.e-free battery. 7 - Tighten frord axle t0_o_ bolt to 35 ft.-tl_, rna_mum,

DO not ove_ghlen.

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 propedy 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

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
	(_ Tie Rod Ball Joints
Spindle_		_---_	r--- _) Spindle
Zerk _...::_,_					Zerk
(_Fron.tWheel.._		_.-_	_]--_Front		Wheel
Bearing	=l"_z_---'----_-.]kl-			Beadng Zerk
_Steedng_	I	_J
Sector	\ _		I-
Gear	_
Zerk	_		i		_
Teeth	_i!i!_	"_II!'_'';_			@Engine

_Spray Silicone Lubriant (Move'-Bootsto

Lubricete)

_General Purpose Grease

(_Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon beadngs. Viscous lubricantswill attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubdcating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type

20lubricant sparingly.