Maintenance Schedule; Lubrication Chart; Checks Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.271550 Owner's Manual

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Check Brake Operation Ik/ I I1_
Check Tire Pressure If / If
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems
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check for Loose Fasteners I_ I_s V'
SharperVReplace Mower Blades t/3
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Lubricatio_ Chart V_ qk _
0 Check Batter'/Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transax_e Cooling V 6
Check V-Belts V _
Check Engine Oil Level V w i
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _/tr;
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) lids,; I_
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Clean Air Filter 11_2
G Clean Air Screen 11_2
N I Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester _ !
E Replace Oil Rlter (If equipped) _l_' I Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ iii##
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2 i
Replace Fuel Filter I ! _ I !
1 - Change more often when operahng under a heavy load or
in high am_ent temperatures.
2 - Service more oflen when operating in dirly or dusty conditions.
3 * Replace ftlades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 ÷ NOt required if eq u_pped with maint enance*free battery
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bOlt to 35 it-Ifts maximum.
DO rot overtighten.
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
Q Spindle -- _) Spindle
Zerk Zerk
(_Front Wheel
Bearing i Bearing Zerk
Zerk ',
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_) 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-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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