General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271645 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ s _ _ _ °_'
AS YOU COMPLETE
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CheckTire pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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i InterlockSystems If
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Check lot Loose Fasteners V t _, V +
_C Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades !4
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Lubrication Chart V +
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxio Cooling
Adjust Blade Bell(s) Tension V's
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _s
Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_
Change Engine Oil _,: I_
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Filler
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N Clean Air Screen V'z
IG Inspect MuffiedSpark Arrester V'
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.=
N Ck_n Engine Cooling Fins 14/=
Replace Spark Plug I_ I1_
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cadrldge
Replace Fuel FIHer i II_
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_ inhlgh_nbienl lon_•nlt utell. 5 - If equipped wilt1 aciiu_able syste<n.
2 - Selvice morn often when operating in dlrly or dusty c0nCtk_k 8 - _ reqCmd if equipped with r_ir_er,ar_l-lrN batterf,
3 - If equipped wflh oil fil_', cttange oM_eP/50 hours. 7 - Tighten front Lxle p4votbolt to 35 R.-I_. _.
4 - Replace t:_des more olten whe_ mowing In sandy =ol. Do not _ertighten.
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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper opera-
tion.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
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Zer i'( : Zer
_Front Wheel..LL_/ _: (DFront Wheel
Bearing _ ..... I ,_Beadng Zerk
(_Engine' ,.-_--/ , _ '_,--_-_-_-_-_-_-_.
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_General Purpose Grease
@Flefer to Maintenance "FNGINE" 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,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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