General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270681 Owner's Manual

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Check Operator Presence and
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Inlerlock Systems I_
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades V*4
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Lubrication Chart Ili/ I_ #
0 Check Battery Level 1_6
R Clean Battery and Terminals II_ I_
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Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 1_5
Adiust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V'_
Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change Engine Oi_ _23
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Clean Air Filter _2
N Clean Air Screen VP_
G Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester If
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.;
E Clean Engine C°°ling Fins 1_2 I
Replace Spark Plug II/
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
I - Change more o_en when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperatures 5 - 1_equippe0 _iIth adlUStable system
2 - Service more often when operating kl dirty or dusty _nd_ions e - Not requ#ed if equipped with mainte_lar_e-free batten/¸
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours¸ 7 - Tighlen front axle pivot bolt to 35 ;1-Ibs m_ximum
4 - P,ep_a_e I_ades mole r)i_e_ w_e_ n_ow_T_9 _ sandy sml. _ n_ _r_gh_
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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
periodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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LUBRICATION CHART
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Bearing
Zerk
Wheel
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(_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
_REFERTO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special
nylon
bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust arid did 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.