Craftsman 917.273481 manual General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE

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T	Check	Operator			Presence	and
	Interlock		Systems
R	Check	for	Loose		Fasteners	_	Ks	I1_
T	Lubrication		Chart					I1_
0	Sharpen/ReplaceBatteryCheck			LevelMower		Blades	i3

RClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling

	Check	V_Belts						I_
	Check	Engine	Oil	Level				II_
	Change	Engine	Oil		(with	oil	filter)	I1_,_	I_
E	Change	Engine	Oil		(without		oil filter)	_,2
N	CleanAirFiiterScreen							_/# _
G
_	Inspect	MuffledSpark			Attester			I_
E	Replace	Oil Filter		(If	equipped)			I_
	Clean Engine		Cooling Fins					_
	Replace	Spark	Plug					I_	I1_
	Replace	Air Filter		Paper		Cartridge		11_2
	Replace	Fuel Filter

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

maintenancertree

battery.

2

= Service

more

often

when

operating

in dirty

or dusty

conditions.

5

_ Tighten

front

axle

pivot

bolt

to 35

tt.dbs,

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
(9 Spindle--			_ SePi_dle
	to -,
Zerk	i_--'
_Front Wheel :-' /			j .= _Front	Wheel
Bearing	_,_	:======,	/ ,_earing	Zerk
		",'.)	i
Zerk _,j_
_Engine'..-_-, '
i	I		i!
i	I
i	I
i	I
I	• ....

(_ 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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