Nov 21, 2017 · The speed control lever, located on the lower left side of the lawn tractor’s dash console, allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn tractor. To use, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the lever out of the parking brake notch and forward to increase the lawn tractor’s ground speed.

Let's talk grease and grease guns: Tractor Mike shares advice and tips on how and when to grease your tractor for best maintenance.

Jun 8, 2000 · This year for fathers day, my son gave me a Sears air powered grease gun and what a difference in getting the job done. It loads bulk or a cartridge and has a 16 inch flex adapter to get into those tight places.

Apply enough grease so that you see new grease coming out around the edges. One or two pumps it not near enough and your zert may be clogged and you not know it. Also the old grease contains small dirt particles. Wipe away any visible grease with a clean rag. Grease acts like a magnet with dirt.

Dec 24, 2014 · Today I removed the mower deck in order to grease the indicated spots that the manual shows but I can't find any grease fittings. Any help sure would be appreciated. Most Craftsman mowers DONOT have grease fitting on the spindle shafts or deck. Look on top of the spindle where the pulley is.

Jul 28, 2021 · I recently noticed that the right rear axle seal had come loose and good portion of grease was on the wheel. I tapped the old seal in until I get another, but for the life of me I can't find where to add oil/grease to the transaxle.

May 21, 2014 · Too easy to blow out a seal or, just plain over grease a pin. Fleet mechanic banned them years ago. I don't have an answer, but if I was only greasing a small CUT, a tube of grease would last a long time. I can't imagine there will be much in …

May 29, 2024 · The optimal amount of grease in a high speed bearing is under 20% fill, in some design under 10% fill. Higher fill percentages increases heat generation and lowers the maximum operating speed.

May 6, 2019 · I can’t find any grease fittings on the spindles (or mandrels). Does my model (917.289342) have them or are the bearings sealed? Thanks in advance.

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917203900 tractor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available. Click a diagram to see the parts shown on that diagram. In the search box below, enter all or part of the part number or the part’s name.