Maintenance; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.271061 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ _ _ _,_ _'_ _ _'_"
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REGULAR SERVICE ATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure _ I_
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock SyStems, I_
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Check for Loose Fasteners _ ll_7 Ik_
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
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LubricationChart
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transexle Costing I_ Ks
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive BalKs) Tension _s
Check Engine Off Level ll_
Change Engine Oil I_t2,_ V'
E Clean Air Filter _=
Clean Air Sorasn li_=
Inspect Muffler/Spark ArreSter i
Replace Oil Rlter (If equipped) I1_1.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_=
Replace Fuel Filter I1_
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to Zerk
operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain tractor as
instructed in this manual. _)Front Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing
periodically to propedy maintain your Zerk
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual
should be checked at least once each :
season, i
• Once a year you should replace the i
spark plug, clean or replace air filter, : :
and check blades and belts for wear. ,...... ,
A new spark plug and clean air filter (DSAE30or 10w30MOTORO)L
assure proper air-fuel mixture and
help your engine run better and last
longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper op,,,_ration.
• Check for loose fasteners. 17
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(_)REFERTO Maintenance"ENGINE" SECTION
Wheel
Zerk
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have spec=al 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.