General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271812 Owner's Manual

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this tractordoes not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from t_e warranty,operator must maintain
tractoras instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodicaIlyto 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 operation,
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk
_) Front
Bearing
Zerk
®
Zerk
@
Whee_
Bearing
Zerk
,,
/
Gearshift
_-_' _--J Pivots
(_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 lubricantswill attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the
self-lubriceting bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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