General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270851 Owner's Manual

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Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Check for Loose Fasteners I_ 1_7 liS
cA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _ll_e 4
T Lubrk_a,o_ Chart I/
0 Check Battery Leve!
R Clean Battery and Terminals
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Check Transaxle Cooling ll_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension tiiP's
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level _ I1_ i I_S
Change Engine Oil _,3
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; Clean Air Screen
InspeCt Muffler/Spark Arrester I_
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I1_,=
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _= IdP
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I¢_'=
Replace Fuel Filter
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" 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
intedock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
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Zerk
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Wheel
Bearing Zerk
_Engine'
(])SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
G_X_ENERALPURPOSE 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-lubdcat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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