General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272441 Owner's Manual

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REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems V f
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CheCk for Loose Fasteners _ 11_7
CA Sharpe_Rep_ace Mower Blades
T Lutxication Chart
O Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust BEadeBelt(s) Tension
Adjust Moron Ddve Belt{s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
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Clean Air Filter
N
Clean Air Screen
IG Inspect MufflerlSpark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
EN Clean Engine Co_ing Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more olten when otc_mg under a heavy load or in hig_ ambient lemperaturu. 5 - If equipped wi0_adjustable =P/st_11.
2 * Service mo_ olttm wheq oper=zting in dm_ or dusty COnditions. 6 - NO_ required it equipped v_th mainte_znce-free batte_,
3 * If equipped WID1 OH lilt_r, _nge ONeve_, 50 h(XJll=.
4 - Replace blades more olten vA_en rnowlx_ in r.sndy s_J.
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.
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.
7 - T_ghtenfroflt axle pivot _dt to 35 IIt.4be.m_ximum.
DO not o_hten.
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk Zerk
_Front Wheel
Bearingzerk _earing Zerk
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_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-lubricatin_ bearings. If you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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