Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.276390 Operator's Manual

BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
2,heck Brake Operation
2,heck Tire Pressure
T
R 2,heck Operator Presence & ROS Systern_
A Dheck for Loose Fasteners
C Dheck/Replace Mower Blades
t _ubrication Chart
0 Dheck Battery Level
R Dlean Battery and Terminals
Dheck Transaxle Cooling
Dheck Mower Levelness
2,heck V-Belts
Dheck Engine Oil Level
._hange Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter
_ 2,lean Air Filter
G
3lean Air Screen
I nspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N _eplace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E 3lean Engine Cooling Fins
_eplace Spark Plug
qeplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
__ R_._olace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-tree battery,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to Q S_
operator abuse or negligence. To receive Zerk
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.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments @Engine
described in the Service and Adjustments "
section of this manual. "
• At least 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
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
-- @ Spindle
Zerk
@Front Wheel ,-
Bearing
Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
@General Purpose Grease
_PRefer 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 lubricant sparingly.
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