General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.276211 Owner's Manual

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AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE ._/'_._'/_'/£>'_,,_ SERVtCE DATES
Check Brake Operalton
Check Tire Pressure
Cheek Operator Presence and
T ROS Systems if
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Check far Loose Fasteners 'if.'"."...
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Sharpen/Replace Mower'Bl'ades
Cm Lubrlcalten Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery andTerrntnals
Check Transaxte Coeltng
Check V-Bells
Check Engine Oil Level if ,_
Change Engtn8 Oil (wtlh otl filler)
l= Change Engine Oil (without oit filter)
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Clean Air Filter
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inspect Mu[fledSpark Arrestor
E Replace,ell Filter (if equipped)
Clean Englne Cootlng Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
t - Change mote alton when operating under a heavy 10ad or
In high arablenl lemperatureB
2 - Service more e|len when operallng 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.
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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.
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Engine
Sector Gee _. Mandrel
Teeth Zerks
(_ Check/Add
Transaxle
Fluid
° 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 air4uel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer,
BEFORE EACH USE
I_ Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3_ Check tire pressure.
4, Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
& Check for loose fasteners,
t1_)SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
@)General Purpose Grease
®Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Sec-
tion
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lubricants witl 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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