Craftsman 917.273134 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each Use, Lubrication Chart

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

REGULAR SERVICE

	Check	Brake Operation			_,
	Check	Tire	Pressure
	Check	Operator		Presence	and
T	interlock	Systems
a	Check	for	Loose	Fasteners
	Sharpen/Replace			Mower	Blades
T	Lubrication		Chart

0Check Battery Level

aClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oll filter)

EChange Engine Oil (without oll filter)

N Clean Air Filter

GClean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester

EReplace Oil Filter (if equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter

1- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - SerVice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

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 Adjust- ments 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

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.

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DATES

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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

5 = Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.dbs, maximum. Do not overtigbfen.

LUBRICATION CHART

@ Spindle		- @ Spindle
Zerk		Zerk
@Front Wheel		@Front Wheel
Bearing		Bearing Zerk
Zerk
@En
I		"d)Gear-
,' ,'	o_,I	I shift
.......		Pivots
_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, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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