Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.271633 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLE3E
REGULAR SERVICE
Ch,v_k BrakeOperation t/ t/
Check T'.. Pm_uro t,/ t/
Check Operator Prese_cs a_d
Interlock S ystems b/
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She rpen/R ep_ar_ k4owet Bled_ _4
Ch_k Batter/Lewl I_s
Ckmn_tlsry andTeeninak b/ I/
Ch_:_ Tmnsa)de Cooling
Adjust 8 1and Belt(s) T eeslon f_
Mo(io_ D_e Be_t(s)Tension _
Adlust
Check Engbe Oil Level _
ChangeEn0ine ON l_?,_ b#
Air Filter _
Clean Ak-Scrsen b/2
Inspect MuffledSpa_ Arrester I_
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) k_t2
Clean Engine Cooling Fir_s I_=
Rep_ca Nr Filter Paper C_lddge 1_2
Repine Fuel miter (_
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thistractordoes not cover
items that have been subjected to 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
pedodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustmentssection 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
intedeck systems for proper operation.
5, Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
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_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOROIL
@GENERALPURPOSE GREASE
@REFER TO Maintenance=ENGINE"
SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or graase 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
17 sparingly.