Craftsman 917.273392 manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication Chart

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REGULAR		SERVICE			/_%		x"_q%_l_ll_SERVtCE	DATES
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T	Check	Operator		Presence	and
	Interlock	Systems
R	Check	for	Loose	Fasteners	_	_5	_1_
T	Lubrication		Chart				I1_
0	Check	Battery Level			Blades	_3
A	Sharpen/Replace			Mower

RClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V_Belts

	Check		Engine			Oil	Level		I_
	Change		Engine			Oil		(with oi_ filter)	_,2
E	Change		Engine			Oil		(without oil filter)	_1,;
N	Clean	Air		Filter					_2
G	Clean	Air		Screen					_1_2
N_	Inspect		Muffler/Spark					Arrester
E	Replace			Oil Filter			(If equipped)		_2
	Clean	Engine			Cooling Fins				_2
	Replace			Spark		Plug			_1'2 (1_
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
	Replace			Fuel	Filter				II_

t - Change more often when operating under a heavy {cad 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 requfted if equipped with maintenance=free battery.

5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum. DO not over tighten.

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	@Front Wheel
Bearing	Bearing Zerk
Zerk
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_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

@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 lubricant sparingly.

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