Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272432 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS yOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
C_eck IB_ke Opera,on I_'
Check Opmator pmseflce and
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Check Transm_ C_<_i_ t_'
Adj_ B]_e Belt(s) Tension _j
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Clean ._r So'sen _2
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Rep_oe O_n n_er ( Of equ_pp_) _.:
C_ar, ER_r_ Cooling R_ I_
Re_ace Air Filter Papel Carl_,ge if=
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractordoes not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty,operator must maintain
tractoras instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodicallyto property maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustmentssection 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 pelts for wear. A new
spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your
engine run better and last !onger.
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
- Spindle _)
Zerk Zerk
(_ Front
Wheel Wheel
Bearing -, Bearing
Zerk Zerk
Gearshift
_--" _~--_ 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 lubricantswill attract
dust and dirt that wig shorten the life of the
self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only e dry, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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