General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.27224 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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CheckBrakeOpefat_oe 11# # ip/
CheckTire P_essure _
Check Operator PreSence and
T Intedock SYStems 11_
R Check lot Lol_e Fasteners I_ ItS7
cA Sharpen/Replace Mowe_ Btades 1=/4
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Lul_ication Chad I1_ f_
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean 8at t ee/and TelTninals
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Check Transaxle COOling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _5
Adjust Mot_n Drive Belt(s) Tension _
Check Engine Oil Level I_ /
Change Engine O_ 1_12.3 t# /
E Clean Ak"Filter _
N Clean Air S _een I_
i_ Inspecl Muffler/Spark An'ester I_
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped} i _,2
N Glee n E ngifle Cooling Fins V_2
Replace Spsrk Plug {1_ V /
Repla_ Ak Filter Pa p_" Ca,tr=dg e _
Replac_ Fuel Filter
I . Change mo*_ ofie_ wh_l o_,ng _d_- e ht,_'_y k_d o_In Ngh _ _t t e_t _. 5. ffIq_l_p_ "_lflhad_st_b_ sys_m_.
2..S_v_e mo_e o_ _ o_r=_ I_ ditty ot dusty ¢O_dli_r]s 6. No( mq_i_d if equipped w_h m_t _,P_r_e4r** bat_
3. If e_JIpp_ wilh =il _t_. ch=ngt ca _ 50 houm 7. TI0hkm _ _xle pl_o_ b0_tto 35 fl.Jbs, m._r_um
4. Replace Idad_ _ oft_*_wh*m mc_g In _ndy soa Do no1ov_ght_.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this b'ectordoes not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
_'actor as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to propedy 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 belts for wear. A new
spark plug and clean air filter assure
preper 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
q_ Spindle "
Zerk Zerk
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Zerks
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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
bear-ings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubdcatieg bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubdcant
sparingly.
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