General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270732 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _____ _/_j*'_
AS YOU COMPLETE /__..._'_, _'_ _'_._y
.EGU R SEOV,CE
DATES
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Check Brake _perati°n _ _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems V'
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Check for Loose Fasteners if I##T I_
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _,
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Lubrication Chart i# #
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals l# #
Check Transaxle Cooling
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Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s
Adjust Motion Odva Belt(s) Tension _s
Check Engine Oil Level I_ ql_ !
Change Engine Oil I_t_,3 I_
E Clean Air Filter
N Clean Air Screen
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Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester I_
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins V'_
Replace Spark Plug I_ Id#
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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Replace Fuel Filter I_
I - Change rnoroo_en whonoperatingundera heavy _ orin I'dgh ambienttemper-=dur_. S - If equ_oeq withad_u=t abLo lystem.
2 ° SerVicem,o_e oftenwhen operating in difly or dustyconditions, 6 - Not requiredif equippedwith mainteNmce-lmebaifeq/.
3 - If equippQd with oil filter,change oil ev=ryS0 hour=, 7 - Tighlonfrontaxte pivotbo_to 35 a -Ibe, maximum.
4 - Replace blades rno_e oifen when rno_ng in sandy soil Do not ove_ghten,
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
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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk Zerk
_)Front Wheel
Beadng
Zerk
Bearing Zerk
(_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-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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