General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.27285 Owner's Manual

PILL 'N OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
BE ° B SEBVICE OATHS
Check Brake Operation _ _#,
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_s
J_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3
T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1,2
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E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
U Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
N_ Inspect MuffledSpark Attester I_
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,.
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _ I[_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
Fuel Filter Replace
t = Change more often wben operating under a heavy load or 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
in high ambient temperatures. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.dbs, maximum.
DO not overtigbten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not @ Spindle
cover items that have been subjected to Zerk ,,;_
operator abuse or negligence. To receive _/_"
full value from the warranty, operator //'L"-" '
must maintain tractor as instructed in this @Front Wheel
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manual.
Bearing
Some adjustments will need to be made Zerk /"/_"
periodically to properly maintain your L/I
tractor. ¢_,iL
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust- @Engine
ments 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
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Wheel
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, / I--]',_)Gearshift
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_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 lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the
self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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