Maintenance Schedule; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271121 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES
CheCk "Rre Pressure ll_
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
R Check for LOOSeFasteners V_'7 ! i I_'
T Lubrication Chart Ik_
0 Check Batteqf Level
R
c_an Battery and Terminals/Recharge V'
Check Transa, xle Cooling If
AdjUst Blade Belt(s) Tension i I_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ll_e
Check Engine Oil Level V'
Change Engine Oil I_1.2,: V p
E Clean Air Filter _2 I
N
Clean Air Screen V'._
G Insp.ect MuftiedSpark Arre_ter V w
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.a
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2
Replace Spark Plug if=
Rel_lace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter ll_
I - _p more olten when operating under = heavy load or it) htg_ _t t4w_oeratures. 5. If equipped wil_ mJj*aMable syshml.
2 - Serztce more often whe_ operatir_g ill dirty or dusty conclitioc_s.
3 - If eq_ wi_ oil fliter, change o_ eveW 50 ho_-s.
4 - Replace blades mine often when mowing_nsandy 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 periodi-
cally to propedy maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be che_:ked at least once each season.
• Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean oPreptace 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 interlock
_ systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners,
s - Not requlr_l if _olpped wt_ n_Inten_nce-Tree bebq
7 - T_ghten front L_'fO pivot bolt to 35 It.-I=4. mexknum.
Do not overtighton.
LUBRICATION CHART
O Spindle
Zerk Zerk
Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
49 Engine
Clutch
Pivot(s) , ,
O SAE 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 bearoings.
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 lubri-
cant sparingly.
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