Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271750 Owner's Manual

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R EGU LAR SERVICE
/_/_3_SERVlCE DATES
CheCk Brake Operation _
Chec_ Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems Ik_
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Check for Loose Fasteners V' I V'5 if
cA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_s
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Lubrication Chart _ if
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terrninals I_
Check Transaxio Cooling
Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Love] _ I_
Change Engine Oil (wi_ oil filter) _1,2 I_
E Change Engine O{I (without oil filter) I_lj if
N Clean Air Filter _1_:
G Clean Air Screen
NI Inspect Muffler/Spark
AtTester
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E Replace Oil Filter (g equipped) II_.2
Clean Engine Cooling F_ns if 2
Replace Spark Plug V w V °
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
Replace Fuel Filter t_ '
1 - C_ more often when ope_ting under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures,
2 - SewIce more often when operatJng _n dirty or dusty conditions.
3 * Replace blades more olten when mowing in sandy sc_l.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance=free battery.
5 - "Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
DO not overtlghten.
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.
BEFOREEACH 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
(_ Spindle -- - (_ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
_Front Wheel Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
@Engine
"(])Gear-
'-- -r'-' _ shift
....... Pivots
(_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 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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