General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.275043 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_-_- _,_. _ ___'_°_
FILL IN DATES
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REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _' _
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
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Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R
c_een Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine 011 (with oil finer)
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Change Engine OII (without oll filter)
N creen Air
Filter
G clean Air Screen
i_ Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
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Replace OII Riter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 * Change more often when 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 battenj.
2 - Service more often when operat}ng in dirty or dusty conditions. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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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 property 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 operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
"13e Rod Ball Joints
(_Front Wheel c-
Bearing c
Zerk f
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Gear t
Teeth
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(DSpray SiliCone Lubriant (MoveBoots to
Lubricate)
(_General Purpose Grease
(3_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, powdered graphite type
t<_ lubricant sDarinelv.