Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Checks Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272430 Owner's Manual

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractordoes not cover
items that have been subjectedto 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
periodicallyto properly maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Sorv_ceand
Adjustmentssection of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year you shouldreplace 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
intedock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
- Spindle
Zerk Zerk
(_ Front _)
Wheel
Bearing Bearing
Zerk Zerk
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Gearshift
"--J '-~-" Pivots
0)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-lubricatieg bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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