General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.270751 Owner's Manual

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Check Operator Presence and
T
interlock Systems I1_
R Check for Loose Fasteners If 1_7
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades !_
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Lubrication Chart t# #
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Balteryand Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling V'
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _s
Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change Engine Oil 1_12,_ I_
E
Clean Air Filter _2
N
Clean Air Screen I_1_
t Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester I1_
N Replace O11Filter (If equipped) I_
Clean Engine COOling Fins _
Replace Spark Plug _2 If
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter V _
1 - Change more often when operating under _ heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 5 - If equipped with adjustable system
2 - Se_ce more often when operating in dirty or dusly conditions¸ 6 - NOl required if equipped with maintenaPce.free batleP/.
3 - If equipped with oil filler, change Oil e_ery 50 hours, 7 ° T_ghten f_o_t axle pivot bo_t to 3_ {I-Ibs. maximum¸
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sarKly soil¸ Do nol 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
_)Spindle -- - (_-opindle
Zerk Zerk
(_Front
Wheel Wheel
Bearing Bearing
Zerk Zerk
_)Engine
...... Pivots
_SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
L_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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