General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.274980 Owner's Manual

REGULAR SERVICE -t2"_'/_ _.-_(2"_..._"_"_S" SERVICE ....... OATES
Check Brake Operation V e V p
Check Tire Pressure if
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems V _
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Check for Loose Fasteners If V's V w
cA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _s
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Lub_cation Chart V _
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals V S
Check Tr_saxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level if if
Change Engine 0il (with oil filter) 11_12 V P
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) V_a V _
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Clean Air Filter _2
I G Clean Air Screen if=
N_ Inspect MuttledSpark I_
Arrester
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Replace 0il Filter (If equipped) =_
Cleaun Engine Cooling Fins "22
Replace Spark Plug _ V P
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'2
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 eonditio_ls.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required If equipped wfth maintenanc_-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot boR to 35 ft.÷lb$, maximum.
Do not overtightsn,
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
(_ Tie Rod Ball Joints
S Spindle
Zerk Zerk
(_Front Wheel Wheel
Beadng Bearing Zerk
Zerk
Sector
Gear
Teeth
®Engine
OSpray Silicone Lubdant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
(_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
wileshorten the life of the self-lubricating
bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
16lubricant sparingly.