Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.275760 Owner's Manual

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AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_ _4 _/_/O.Oq. _"
REGULAR SERVICE /_r/_'_-_VSERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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ROS Systems I1_
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Check for Loose Fasteners If ll_s If
A
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 11_3
C Lubrication Chart I_ I_
0 Check Battery Level 1_4
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Clean Battery and Terminals ll_ If
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts If
Check Engine Oil Level If I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 11_'1,2 If
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) I/1,2 I_
N Clean Air
Filter
_2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
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E
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
_1,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins If 2
Replace Spark Plug If If
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_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-tree battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten,
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LUBRICATION CHART
_Front Wheel
Bearing .... : : '
Zerk
@Engine ,_
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(1_ General Purpose Grease
@ REFER 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.
Spindle
Zerk
_Front Wheel
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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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