General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270911 Owner's Manual

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
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
pedodicelly 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.
• Chock brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and intedock
systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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Wheel
Beadng
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Bearing
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(_ General Purpose Grease
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Section
Gearshift
Pivots
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lubdcants 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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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