Craftsman 917.273373 owner manual Before Each USE, General Recommendations

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

C Lubrication Chart

0 Check Battery Level

aClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

EChange Engine Oil (without oil filter)

N Clean Air Filter

G Clean Air Screen

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EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter

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- Change

more

often

when

operating

under

a

heavy

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 dirty

or

dusty

conditions,

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 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
@ S_	--	@ SpindUe
Zerk		Zerk
@Front WheeU ,		@Front WheeU
Bearing		Bearing Zerk
Zerk

@Engine /

(0SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OH

@GeneraU 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 lubricant sparingly.

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