Craftsman 917272261 owner manual Maintenanceschedule, Lubrication Chart, General Recommendations

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

FiLL iN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR

SERVICE

SERVICE

DATE

Check Brake Ope_tlen

V O I_

CheCKTire pressure

_

V p

CheCk Operator Presence

and

interlock

Systems

I/

Check Ic_ LOOSe Fasteners

_

VsT

ll_

Sha_0en!Replace

Mower Blades

I/4

Lubrleatlon Chart

II/

fl_

Check

Battery Level

Clean

Batter/and

Temlleala

_

Check Tmnsaxle

Cooling

I/

Adjust Bla_e Belt(s) TenSt_

t/s

Ad_st

Motion Drive Belt(s) Tensle_

_?

Cheek Engll_e Oil Level

if

If

Change

Engine Oil

I1_1_,_

V

/

Clean Air Filter

I/2

Clean Air Screen

f/2

Inspect Muffler/Spa_ Arre_ter

Replace

O!l F_er

(If equipped)

{1_1.;

Clean

Engine Cooling Fins

11/2

Replace Spa_k Plug

_

I/

ReplaCe Air Fi_terPaper Cartridge

(i/_

Replace

Fuel Fitter

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractordoes not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructedin this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made pededically to propedy maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustmentssection 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

(i) Spindle '	_) Spindle
Zerk	Zerk
Wheel	_) Froct
	Wheel
Bearing	Bearing
Zerk	Zerk

Zerks

L._.JL...o.

_) General Purpose Grease

_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bear-ings.Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the llfe 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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