General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271823 Owner's Manual

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thistractordoes not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractoras instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
pedndiually to properly maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
AdjustmentssectJonof this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year yon 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-fust mixture and help your
engine mn better end lostlonger,
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
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_)Goneral Purpose Grease
_)Refer to Maintenance"Engine" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
beadngs. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the seff-lubricetin_]beadngs, If you feel
they must be lubneated, use only a d_,,
powdered graphite type lubrisent
sparingly.
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