Craftsman 917.274031 Lubrication Chart, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Zerk, 3earshift

"SYOOCOMPLETE,'/REGULAR SERVICE

	Check	Brake Operation
	Check	Tire Pressure	_
T	Check	Operator Presence and
	Interlock Systems		If
g	Check	for Loose Fasteners	V'

TLubrication Chart

CA0 CheckSharpen/ReplaceBattery LevelMower Blades

RClean Battery and Terminala

Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level V _ I_

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

EChange Engine Oil (without oil filter)

N CleanAirFilter

G Clean Air Screen

I_1 Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

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Replace Spark Plug _1

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 operaUna in dirty or duslv 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.

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.

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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-lbs, maximum.

LUBRICATION			CHART
_) Spindle			1_-	(_ Spindle
Zerk	_'--_1
		:::::::::::::::_		Zerk
(_Front Wheel		,_	-_	_)Front Wheel
Bearing	_	..... --'----",_		Bearing Zerk
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(DSAE 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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