Maintenance; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270820 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITtIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Br_ke Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T fntedeck Systems
F{ Check |or Loose Fas'=eners
A SharpenfReptace Mowe{ Blades
C Lubrication Chart 6/
T
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals/Recharge
Check Traneexlo Cooling
Adjust Blade Bolt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine 011 Level
Ch4enge Engine Oii
E CleanAtr Filter
N Ctean Air Screen
G Inspect Muff_,erJSparl_ Attester
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Reptace ell Ftlter (If equipped)
N
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replaee Fuel Filter
- Chnng_ n_ota often when o_pe,ro_ng _tnder {t henry' fond or _n hIgh amL_ienl tom
-,Sen,,}ce more ellen when epototJng tn diriy or dust',,/conditions
- It equipped wig} oil liIIer, ch_ng_ ell every 50 hm_e.
- Replace bl=del; mote o{ton when tr._wtng In _andy t;olI
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive futl vahJe
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.. Some
adjustments will need to be made periodi.-
ca!ty to properly maintain your tractor,
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjus:ments 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..
o Check operator presence and interlock
systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
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0 Front
Whee!
@ Front Wileel Bearing
Bearln( Zerk
@ Engine
@ At
Clutch i
Pivot(s) i
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@ SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
@ General Purpose Grease
@ Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section
tIViPORTANT; Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bear-ings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the seff-lubricating
bearings, if you feet they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubri.-.
cant sparingly.
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