Craftsman 917.275021 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE _i'_ ,_ G'_-_'_._# _
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems I1 #
R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _T
cA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
T Lubdcatlon Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_/s
Adjus Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension _#s
Check Engine Oil Level _ (l_
Change Engine Oil 1_1.2._
E Clean Air Filter _/:
N Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2
Replace Spark Plug _2 I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartddge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Ct_4angetrite Often_ Ope_t Jogunder a heavy I_ad o#in high aml_r_t tertlpetat ur_JI. 5 - If equipped _ adjuldal_e sy_tent.
2 - Service mote o_en when operating in dirty or dusty conditior_s. 6 - Not requirad if equipped v_th maintena._.e-free battery.
3 - If equipped with ell _lter, ct,ange ell e_m'y 50 hours, 7 - Tighten frord axle t0_o_ bolt to 35 ft.-tl_, rna_mum,
4 ° Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy SOil. DO not ove_ghlen.
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 propedy maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Tie Rod Ball Joints
Spindle_ _---_ r--- _) Spindle
Zerk _...::_,_ Zerk
(_Fron.tWheel.._ _.-_ _]--_Front Wheel
Bearing =l"_z_---'----_-.-]kl Beadng Zerk
Zerk _ i _
_Steedng_ I _J
Sector \ _ I-
Gear _
Teeth _i!i!_ "_II!'_'';_ @Engine
_Spray Silicone Lubriant(Move'-Bootsto
Lubricete)
_General Purpose Grease
(_Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oilor grease the pivot
pointswhich have special nylon beadngs.
Viscous lubricantswill attractdust and dirt
that willshortenthe life of theself-lubdcating
bearings. If you feel they mustbe lubricated,
use only a dry, powderedgraphitetype
20 lubricant sparingly.