General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272068 Owner's Manual

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Check Brake Operation
Check 33re Pressure _
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems I1_
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CheCk for Loose Fasteners V' V'5
A Shaq_en/Replace Mower Blades
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Lubrication Chart V'
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals V m
Check Transaxls Cooling If
Check V-Belts If
Check Engine Oil Level _ If
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I_ If
E Change
Engine Oil (without oil filter) I_1.2 I_
N Clean Air Filter 1_2
G Clean Air Screen 11_2
NI Muffler/Spark II_
Inspect Attester
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_1.:
Clean Engine Cooling Fins V' :
Replace Spark Plug V' If
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I/'_
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when openating urger a heavy load or
_n high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - Replace blades mo_'e often when mowing in sandy SOil*
4 - Not required it equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,-Ibs, maximum.
eo not overtlghten.
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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper opera-
tion.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
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_) 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-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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