Craftsman 917.273180 manual General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE

	MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE		_	,_.	_	,_.	_o_ ,_ ,_
AS YOU		COMPLETE	_ ._e	_._q_	_>	_,	_ _
REGULAR		SERVICE					DATES
	Check Brake Operation		_
	Check Tire Pressure
T	Check Operator Presence and
	Interlock Systems		t_
R	Check for Loose Fasteners		_		l_s		I_

TLubrication Chart

0	Check Battery Level				_a
A	Sharpec/Replace Mower Blades
R	Clean Battery and Terminals				I_
	Check Transaxle Cooling				I_
	Check V-Belts				I_'
	Check	Engine	Oil Level	tf	V'
	Change	Engine	011 (with OHfilter)		I_,;
E	Change	Engine	Oil (without oil filter)		,/
					I_IR

NClean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen

	Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
E	Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)		1_,2
	Clean Engine Cooling Fins		_	2
	Replace Spark Plug		_	l# #
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
	Replace Fuel Filter			if #
1 - 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 condittens,	5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 It.-Ibe. 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

t.Check engine oil level.

2.Check brake operation.

3.Check tire pressure.

4.Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

LUBRICATION CHART

(D Spindle --	_) Spindle
Zerk	Zerk

O)Front Wheel	-_ (DFront Wheel
Bearing	Zerk
Zerk

(!)General Purpose Grease

(2)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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