Craftsman 917.2738 General Recommendations, Asyoucomplete, Before Each USE, Lubrication Chart

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ASYOUCOMPLETE					/__A_O_ _._ _	_._ _ _ _O"
REGULARSE RVICE					___i_	SER VICE DATES
T	Check Operator		Presence	and
	Interlock Systems				I_'
R	Check for	Loose	Fasteners		_	11##5
T	Lubrication	Chart
0	Check Battery Level			Blades	i3
	Sharpen/Replace		Mower

RClean Battery and Terminals

	Check	Transaxle	Cooling
	Check	V-Belts				_#
	Check	Engine Oil Level				_
	Change	Engine	Oil	(with oil	filter)	I1_'1,_
E	Change	Engine	Oil	(without	oil filter)	_#_,2
N	Clean	Air Filter

GClean Air Screen

N_	Inspect	Muffler/Spark		Arrester
E	Replace	Oil Filter (If equipped)			=_-	•
	Clean	Engine	Cooling	Fins	_	2
	Replace	Spark	Plug
	Replace	Air Filter Paper Cartridge			t_2
	Replace	Fuel	Filter			I_

1

-

Change

more

often

when

operating

under

a heBvy

load or

3

-

Replace

blades more often

when mowing

in

sandy Soil

in high

ambient

temperatures.

4

-

Not required

if equipped

with

maintenance-free

battery.

2

-

Service

more

often

when

operating

in dirly

or dusty

condi[ions.

5

- Tighten

front

axle pivot

pelt

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 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.

LUBRICATION			CHART
			_) Spindle
Zerk			Zerk
_Front Wheel			-q _)Front Wheel
Bearing		,	Zerk
Zerk
@Engine			I
			i
			i
I	I		i

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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

self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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