General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.275022 Owner's Manual

REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems V _
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Check for Loose Fasteners l# / ll_s ! I_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
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Lubdcation Chart
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Ch6ck Transaxle Cooling I_
Check V-Belts V'
Check Engine Oil Level V p V'
Change Engine Oil (with oil filler) II_I,_
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) VPI.2
N CleanAirFilter _:
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Clean Air Screen
i Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester If
Replace Oil F_lter (If equipped) ! I_t.=
Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_z
Replace Spark Plug _V'z V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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,
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axlB pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum¸
Do not overtighten.
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 operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ Tie Rod Ball Joints
@ sp
Zerk Zerk
_Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Sector
Gear
Teeth
Bearing Zerk
(_Spray Silicone Lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
_General Purpose Grease
(_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
16 lubricant sparingly.