Craftsman 917.273201 Owner's Manual page 19

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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REGU R S ERVICE Y Y Y , SERVlCE DATES
Check Brake Operation _ _.#
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems
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Check for Loose Fasteners I1_
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CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _/4
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Lubrication Chart V'
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals V. V.
Check Transaxle Cooling If
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension l_s
I Adjust Motion Odve Belt(s) Tension V's
Check Engine Oil Level If V*
Change Engine Oil I_t_,: V'
E Clean Air Fitter _V':
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Clean Air Screen
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GI Inspect MuffiedSpark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) It_l,_
Clean Engine Cooling Fins V.=
Replace Spark Plug _2 V.
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter V.
1 -Ch_gernorec_enwhenoperatingunderaheavyloadorinhighambienltemperalures. 5-1fequ_ppedwithadjustablesystem,
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty cortdifmns, 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenanceJree b_ery.
3 - If equippedwith oil fiiflr, change ci_ ever/50 hours, 7 - T'_htan Iront axle pivotbolt to35 ft.-Ibs,max=mum.
4 - Replace blades moreo_en wh_ mow_g in sandy soil. Do no_ov=rifghte_.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART
O_e Rod Ball Joints
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value eSpindle Zerk --
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual. Some
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adjustments will need to be made periodi- eFront [_- / _ /- eFront
cally to properly maintain your tractor. Wheel _1_.'-; __-__;:__-_'k._'.3 _ Wheel
All adjustments in the Service and Bearing _ "_,_-'_._J Bearing
Adjustments section of this manualshould Zerk l _',-. _ Zerk
be checked at least once each season. _Steering I __"_ .Engine \
• Once a year you should replace the Sector :_//
spark plug clean or replace air filter and GearTeeth /
check bla_es and be ts 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
: Check engine oil level. _.
Check brake operation.
o Check tire pressure. OSpray Silicone lubriant (Move Boots to Lubricate)
Check operator presence and interlock _General Purpose Grease
systems for proper operation, eRefer to Maintenance ENGINE Section
Check for loose fasteners.
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 bear-
ings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use
only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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