Maintenance - Craftsman 917.271650 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./__ _/._/_o_/_._, '/"
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REGULAR SERVICE €*#"__',€#_ S E R VICE DATES
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Ctleck Tire Pressure
Check Operator preserme and I
Interlock Systems V' I
C_eck for Loose Fasteners i_ / V's II_ [
SharpewReplace Mower Blades _V ? I
Lubdcafion Chart V" I
Check BB_e.y Level 1_4
Clean Battery and TerminaJs If t/
Check Transaxle Cooling
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Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Level V" V"
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_.2 V'
Cringe Engine Oil (without _1 Brier) V'V/,_
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Clean/=Jr Rlter 1_2
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel R_er
1 - Change more often when oPerating under a heavy Load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Sewice more of_n when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soit
4 - Not required if equipped with maint onance- fTee battery.
5 - T_ghten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.olbs maximum,
Do not overtighten,
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 propedy 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.
BEFORE EACH 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
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Bearing ' Bearing Zerk
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Pivots
OSAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
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_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
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