Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.275630 Owner's Manual

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AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE /_r_'_TSERVlOe DATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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ROS Systems If
R Check for Loose Fasteners If I_s if
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades lI_3
C Lubrication Char_ li_
0 Check Battery Level 1_4
a Clean Battery and Terminals If If
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Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts If
Check Engine Oil Level I_ If
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I_1,_ If
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1_1,2
N Clean Air Filter lI_'2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 11_1,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins If 2
Replace Spark Plug _ If
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 11_'2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
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.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
• At least 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.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
@ SF -- @ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
@Front Wheel ,-
Bearing
Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
@General Purpose Grease
LgPRefer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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