Craftsman 917.271654 Owner's Manual page 17

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AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE /"_,,//_'/_'"_ S ER VICED A TES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems V w
R
Check for Loose Fasteners _ VPs V'
A Sharpen/Replace Mower B,ades _,
T
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Batter,/Level
R
Clean Batted/and Terminals V' I_ /
Check Transaxle Cooling
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Chec_ VoBelts V'
Check Engine Oil Level fJ_ ll_
Change Engine Oil (with oil fi_ier) J_l,_ I_
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) I_t,= _S/
N Clean Air Filter _:
G Clean Air Screen
NI Inspect Attester If
Muffler/Spark
E
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_t,_
Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_,
Replace Spark Plug _2
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.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil."
4 - Not required if equipped with mdinlenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 fL-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 propedy 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
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
(_Engine
'-- ,--J shift
_ -" - - - Pivots
_)SAE
30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
QGENERAL 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
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