Craftsman 917.273823 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGU LARSE RVICE
OATES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _
Check Operator Presence and
T interlock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners _ 11_5 I_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ,_,.
T Lubrication Chart q_#
0 Check Battery Leve4
R Clean B_tte_¥ and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Be4ts I# #
Check Engine Oil Leve4 II_ I1_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 11_12
E Change Engine Oil (without Oilfilter) _l_,;
i/
N Clean Air Filter _2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
NI Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester i/
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins '22
Replace Spark Plug _ I_ #
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Cha=lge more often whet= operati#g under a heavy load or
i_ high ambient temperatures¸
2 - Se_-4ce more often whet= operating i_ dirty Or dt_sly collditior=s
3 - Replace blades more oriel1 when mowing in sa=ldy soil
4 - NOl required il equipped with maimtemal_ce4ree battery
5 - Tighten front a×le pivot bolt Io 35 ft.-Ibs ma×irn_rn
DO _ot over tighten
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
C' SF d.b Spindle
Zerk Zerk
d_'_FrontWheel C,Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
Zerk
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C' General Purpose Grease
'_: REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION
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.
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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