General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.272074 Owner's Manual

AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR S ERVICE /_._/¢_¢_./¢P/_ -/s ERV ICE
DATES
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W
Check Operator Presence and
T
Intedock Systems V'
R
Check for LOOSe Fasteners I_ li//s if
Sharper_Replace Mower Blades _z
T
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals _V'
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level If
Change Engine Oil (with oil fitter) V'l,= If
E Ch_ge
Engine Oil (without oil filter) i_1,= V'
N Clean Air Filter _:
G Clean Air Screen
IN Inspect MuffledSpark
l/
Attester
E
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_.l
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _##z
Replace Spark Plug _/2 I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter _ I
3 " Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy SOil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 * Tighten front axle pivot bOlt to 35 ft.*lbs, maximum.
Oo not overtighten,
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service more often when operating in ditty or dusty COnditions.
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
Spindle -_ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
_Front Wheel Wheel
Bearing _ Bearing Zerk
Zerk , "_
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- ..... " Pivots
_)SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
(_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 lubricant
17sparingly.