General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.271553 Owner's Manual

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REGULAR SERVICE
/_/'_',f SERVIC;E DATES
Check Brake Operation If V* I
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Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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IntedOCk Systems If
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Check for Loose Fasteners I1_ li/s If
A SharpergReplace Mower Blades Iff3
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Lubdcatk_n Chart I_. if
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and TerminaLs if
Check TransaxJe Cooling if
Che_k V-Belts V'
Check Engine Oil Level ! if I_ I
Change Engine Oil (with oil finer) _lr; V #
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) I,,_1,; if
. oiean Air Fi,te, _:
G Clean Air Screen
I_ Muffler/Spark Arrester I# /
Inspect
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Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) 1_12
Clean Englrm Cooling Fins If
Replace Spark Plug If If
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
Replace Fuel Filter _./
1 "Change more often when operating Llnder a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
g - SeP/i_ more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - ReplaCe blades more open when mowing in sandy _oiL
4 - Not required if equipped with maintene.nce-fme bat_e_.
5 - Tighten front 8xte pJvot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs maximum.
DO not overtighlen.
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 -- )indle
Zerk Zerk
(_Front Wheel
Bearing t Bearing Zerk
Zerk / :
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O 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-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly
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