Craftsman 917272673 owner manual ChockBrakeOpert,on, General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart

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ChockBrakeOper°t,on

Check Tire Pressure

	Check	Operator	Presence			and
T	Interlock Systems							If
R	Check	for Loose		Fasteners				_	I_s	I# #
A	Sharpen/Replace			Mower		Blades			11_3
O	Check	Battery	Level						t_"	l/
C	LubricationCha_
R	Clean	Battery and			Terminals
	Check	Transaxle		Cooling					V f
	Check	V-Belts
	Check	Engine	Oil	Level				if	V I
	Change	Engine	Oil		(with	oil	filter)		1_1,2	I1_
E	Change	Engine	Oil		(wilhout		oil tilter)		1_,.2	v'
N	Clean	Air Filter

GClean Air Screen

NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

EReplace Oil Filter (It equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cadddge Replace Fuel Filter

1- Change more often when operatillg under a heavy load or

in high ambient temperatures

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty 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.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual should be

checked at least once each season.

•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 cequired it equipped with maintenancedree b;_ftery 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-ths, maximum.

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

Z@eSpindle ,-_]-,t					_@		Spindle
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@Front Wheel		,--		/	-_ QFrontWheel
Beanng		_.		.........	,-.... Beanng Zerk
Zerk	('/-/._,			'._"'_	i_
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	I	L_	I	_-_,-,,-=_--_		;	shift
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	'-					"	Pivots
OSAE 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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