Craftsman 917.273638 - Manual (Page 16)

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ 5 ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ 3
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
✓
Check V-Belts ✓
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) ✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) ✓ 1,2 ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1^.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - 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.
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 dean air filter
assure proper air-fue! mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
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
2
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3.
4
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5.
®SAE 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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