Craftsman 917.273322 owner manual Lubrication Chart, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

PILL,. DATES

	R EGU LAR		SERVICE						/_./_O_sE	RVICE DATE S
	T	Check	Operator		Presence			and
		Interlock Systems							V _
I	R	Check	for	Loose		Fasteners			V'	i1_,
iA		Sharpen/Replace				Mower		Blades		V',
I	0TC	Check	Battery		Level					_
		Lubrication		Chart
	a	Clean	Battery		and		Terminals			If
		Check	Transaxle			Cooling				II/
		Adjust	Blade Belt(s)				Tension			I_,
		Adjust	Motion		Drive		Belt(s)	Tension		v'°
	!	Check	Engine		Oil	Level			ll_

E N

Change	Engine Oil		I_12,3	I_"
Clean	Air	Filter	! II/'_
Clean	Air	Screen	Ii1_2

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arresler i/

Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)

EClean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace

Fuel

Filter

I/_11/

1

. Change

r_re

often

when

operating

under

a

heavy

load or in hl(}h arr, bienl tetrtperalUteS

S

. II equipped

with

adjLl$lable

system

2

- Service

rnore

Often

when

operating

in dirly

or

dus{y

condilions

6 . NO1 req uiced

if equipped

with

rr_inlenat',Ce.lree

baflery

3

If equipped

with oil

tilter,

change

oil avery

50

hours

7.

Tighten

front

axle

pivot

bolt

I0 35 {I .Ibs maxtn_urn

4

. Replace

blades

rl_ore often when

mowing

in

s_ndy

soil

DO noI

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.

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

Tie Rod Ball Joints

,indle

ZerkZerk

L2")FrontWheel

Bearing	Bearing Zerk
Zerk
Sector
Gear
Teeth	_)Engine

q>Spray Silicone Lubriant (Move Boots to Lubricate)

_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, powdered graphite type

19 lubricant sparingly.