General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.271731 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./'_+__./_o_o_._
FiLL 1N DATES /__'_, _!
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REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Brake Operaiion if tM#
Check Tire Pressure _ 6#_
Check Operator Presence and
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R Check forLoose Fasieners V _ 1_7
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
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0 Check Battery Level
R Ctean Batteryand Terminals V t
Check Transaxle Coating !MI
Adius[ BladeBell(s)
Tension _#',
Adjusl Melion Drive Belt(s) Tension V_s
Check Engine Oil Level _/' V'
Change Engine Oil .............................................. _t2,_ !/ ....................
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=cle,nA![ Filter ...........
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Clean Alr Screen I/z
G "'i'n'spect Muffledspark Arreeler .................... _ ' '
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.... Re';iac; :Oil Fiiier {if equipped) V_,= .......
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Replace Spark Plug _ V _'
Replace Air Fitter Paper Cadridg,e ................. _/'_
Replace Fuei Fitter ! V ° I
., Change more ogen when opemling ueder a heavy load at in high amblenl tempr_reture_ 5 - it equipped wilh ad}ustable sys]em
2 - Service more often when operating in dgly or du.,..lyr:ondiliens
3 - If equipped wilh ofl II_er, change off every 50 hmlrs
4 _ Replace biedos more enen when mowing In_andy soil
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.
6 - Not req_imd it equipped with me_rflenencmfree betlory
7 • Tighten #Phi axle pivot bolt to 35 I|-IbS maxtmL_m
Do hal overtighton
LUBRICATION CHART
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Zerk r; Zerk
BEFORE EACH USE
I, 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_
_)Front Wheel Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
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(DSAE 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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly
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