Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271843 Owner's Manual

I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high amb4enttemperatures, 5 - ff equipped with adjustable sy_em.
2 - Service more o_en when operating in dldy' o_ Clusty condikons. 6 - Not required if equipped _ mainlenance-free battery.
3 - If equil:_oed with oil filter, change oil ever V 50 hours,
4. Replace blades re,m- e often when mowing ir_sandy scil,
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.
7 =Tighten fro_ll _u_le pivot bOffto 35 fl.-Ib,s, h',aximem.
DO not ovortighten,
LUBRICATION CHART
_indle
Zerk
(])Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
.,_earing Zerk
@Engine /
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t
(DGeneral 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,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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