Craftsman 917.273763 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE		._f_	,_-_ _ _ o-_ ,_/_,
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR	SERVICE	_'__'S	E RVIC E DATES
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Check	Brake Operation
Check	Tire Pressure	_
Check	Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems

R

Check

for

Loose Fasteners

_

_1_5

_

Sharpen/Replace

Mower

Blades

_3

T

Lubrication

Chart

0

Check

Battery

Level

_4

a

Clean

Battery

and

Terminals

_

Check

Transaxle

Cooling

Check

V-Belts

I1_

Check

Engine

Oil

Level

I_

I_

Change

Engine

Oil

(with

oil

filter)

_1,2

E

Change

Engine

Oil

(without

oil filter)

_1_1,_

N

Clean

Air

Filter

_2

G

Clean

Air

Screen

_2

_

Inspect

Muffler/Spark

Arrester

E

Replace

Oil Filter

(If equipped)

_2

Clean

Engine

Cooling Fins

_2

Replace

Spark

Plug

_2

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace

Fuel

Filter

t - 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.

3 - Replace btades more often when mowing in sandy soil

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bog to 35 ft.qbs, 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
(# Sp	-_ Spindle
Zerk	Zerk
(#Front Wheel	dbFront Wheel
Bearing	Zerk
Zerk

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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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