Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270773 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _. _/_,"_oo_y
AS YOU COMPLETE
DATES
Check Operator Pte_,ence and
T Intedoc_ s ,fstems
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Check for Loose Fastermrs I_ J_7 II_
A Sharper_Replace M°wer Blades _"
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Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
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Claan Battery and Ten_klals V'
Check Transaxla Coolltlg I_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension (_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension II_s
Engine (_l Level I_ _1_
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Clean Air Filter laaS=
N Clean A_-screen I/'=
IG mepect M .met/Spark An'ester I/'
Rep_moO_ Filter(If equipped) I_.a
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _P_± V'
Replace Air Filter Paper CallHdge I¢_d'=
Replace Fuel Filter I_
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator Zerk
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 end
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
_ Engine
• Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and O Attachment
check blades and belts for wear. A new Clutch
spark plug and clean air filter assure Pivot(s)
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 operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk
• Front Whee;
Bearing Zerk
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
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: : • Gear-
o shift
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O 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 bear-
ings. _rmcous 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, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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