Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271080 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
RLL IN DATES
AS*OOCO.
REGULAR SERVICE ATES
Chock Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems I_
R Check f or Loose F asteners _
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A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i4
T Lubr_,onC_ I/
0 Check Battely Level
R
Clean Batteq/and Terminals II_
Check TransaxlaCooling I_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tens_n _s
Adjust Motion Ddve Bstt(s) Tension Ks
Check EngineOi_Level I_ ll_
Change Engine Oil I#/t,ti a
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c_an Air Screen
• V'
InspectMufflar/Spark Arrestor
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) _,2
N Clean EngineCoolingRns _i
Replace Spark Plug V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter I_
1 _Ctmnge more onen when _0emUng und_ s heaw I_d o( in high mntde_ _mtur_ 5 - ff equipped with idJustal_e sln_em.
2 -Senf, ce m_re oitln whe_ operating in _dy or dusty conditions. S - N_ required If equipped w_h rrmintonance-lree batter/.
3. Hequippad with _ flits, dlange oil m_rf 50 hour=. 7 - Tighten fmnl sxte ph_ bo_ to 35 ft.4)s, mQ_mum.
4. Replace t_des more oltefl w_n mowing In un_y soa. DO r_ ow_lghten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to opera-
tor 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 Adjust-
ments 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 as-
sure 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 interlock
systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
OSpindle
Zerk
OFmnt Wheel
Bearing Zerk
OFront
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
OEngine
Q General Purpose Grease
• Refer to Maintenance "Engine"Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bear-ings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be lubri-
cated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly.
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