Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271842 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Broke Opera_ I_
Check 13re Pressure (1_
Check Odemtor Pre=ence and
Interlock Systems I1#/
Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubdca_:e Chart
Check 8atter_ Lev_
Clean Beltely and TermlJ_ds
Check Trar,.tmxleCooling
Adjust _lede Belt(s) Te_Z_or_
Adjust Motion DriVe Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine O_ Level
Change En_r_ O¢
Clean ,&Jr F ilter
Clean Air Screen
[r_spect Muffler/Spark Attester
Replace Oil Fitter(If equipped)
Clean Eng_n_ Cooltng Fir,s
Replc_,e Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Carttlege
Replace FUel Filter
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjectedto operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
pefiedically to properly maintain your
tractor,
All adjustments in the Sewice 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.
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LUBRICATION CHART
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•General purposeGrease
_Refer to Maintenance "Engine" S ection
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
_ivot points which have special nylon
earings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the seJf-lubricatingbearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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