Maintenance; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272011 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
FILL IN DATES
AS.OOCO- . ....
DATES
: Check Brake Operation _
Check Tim Pm_um
Interlock Systems
Check for Loose Fasteners I_7 If
A i ShsrperdReplace M°wer Blades _"
Lubdcation Chart
oT Check Battery Level _s
R ! Clmm Battery and Ten_inaL_lecl'_r_ _
Check T.m_ C_,ng II,/'
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension fl_s
v'0
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level V' I_
Change Engine Oil _1.2_3 V _
E Clean Air Filter
N
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester If
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1.2
N Clean Engine C°°ting Fins _=
Replace Spark Plug If
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'_
Replace Fuel Filter If
2 - Serv;ce more often when openltJng in dir_ or d4,mty con_tk)ns.
3 - If equlpped wi_1 oU fli1_r, change oil evm'y 50 hours.
4 - Replace b4ade4more oftqmwhen mowlng in =andy =o_.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1 - Change mole often when opet'abng under a heavy load or in h4gh ambient temperatures. $ - If ecFdpped with i_ustltble system.
6 - Not required if equipped with rnalntenar_e-fTse batter/.
7 o TH_hten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,-Ibs, maximum.
DO not overUg_ton,
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual. Some
adjustments will need to be made periodi-
cally to properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustmeats section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• Once ayear 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 end help your
engine run better and last longer.
BEFOREEACH USE
LUBRICATION CHART
• Spindle--
Zerk _7,
eFmnt
Wheel -'.
Zerk ,'_
eAttachment .
Clutch
Pivot(s)
m_=_ --e_ pindle
r'_J-"ewF_e_t
I_a_ng
_-5 eEngine
- - - = = = _--,._ I I
I ,_ OGearshif
_'_'m'vm'w_-- "r -- ';'
I '
,t Pivots
O SAE 30 or 10W30 Motor Oil
• General Purpose Grease
• Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and interlock
systen_ for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon bear-
gs. V'kscous lubricants will attract dust
and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-
lubricating beadngs. If you feel they must
be lubricated, use only a dn/, powdered
graphite type lubricant spanngly.
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