Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271860 Owner's Manual

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Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Lever
Clean Battery and TermLnals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
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Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2 V'
Change Engine Oil {without ell filter) _1_ I_
Clean Air Filter V'2
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - SePJice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required it equipped with maintenance*free battsq/.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum,
DO not overtighten,
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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(!) 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-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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