FILL IN DATES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AS

YOU

C0 M PLETE

 

 

 

 

 

J__/,"_

 

 

 

 

 

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REGULAR SERVICE

 

 

 

 

_'_K_'4r_'fSERVlCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATES

 

Check

Brake

Operation

 

 

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

Tire Pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

Check

 

Operator

Presence

and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interlock

Systems

 

 

 

 

I_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

Check

for

Loose

Fasteners

 

If

 

 

 

1_5

 

If

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Sharpen/Replace

 

Mower

Blades

 

li_s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

Lubrication

Chart

 

 

 

 

 

If

 

 

 

 

If

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

Check

Battery

Level

 

 

 

 

1_4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

Clean

Battery

and Terminals

 

 

If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

Transaxle

Cooling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

V-Belts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

Engine

Oil

Level

 

 

_

I_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change

Engine

Oil

(with

oil

filter)

 

 

1_1,2

 

 

I_

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

Change

Engine

Oil

(without

oil filter)

 

_lfl,

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

Clean

Air

Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

lI_2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

Clean

Air

Screen

 

 

 

 

 

lI_2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect

Muffler/Spark

Arrester

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

Replace

Oil

Filter

(If

equipped)

 

 

 

 

11_1,2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean

Engine

Cooling Fins

 

 

 

 

 

lI_2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace

Spark

Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If

 

ll_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace

Air

Filter

Paper

Cartridge

 

 

 

 

Ill2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

maintenance-free

battery.

2 - Service

more

often

when

operating

in dirty

or dusty

conditions.

5

- Tighten

front

axle pivot

bolt

to

35

fb-lbs,

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

Front

_ Front

Wheel

Wheel

Bearing

Bearing

Zerk

Zerk

LipMandrel

@ Engine

Zerks

 

I

02500 ]

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 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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Craftsman 917.273663 owner manual General Recommendations, Dates

917.273663 specifications

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