General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.27686 Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EvE.Y _ERY
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Check Brake.Operalion
Check Tire Pressure
Oheck Ope,rator PresencD & ROe Syslems
Check for Loose Fasteners
ChecldRep!ace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Batten] Level
Glean Battery and Terminals 6_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check En_qtneOil Level
Ghan_le Engine O!l (with oil filter) _'_,2
Change EngineOil (without oil fllter
Clean Air Filter
Glean Air Screen
Inspect MuffiertSpark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug ..........
Replace Alr Filter Paper Cartfldge
Replace Fuel Filter
EVERY EVERY BEFORE
10D SEASON STORAGE
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1 * Change more often when operating under a heavy !cad or
Inhigh ambient temperatures,
2 - Service more often when operating tn dirty or dusty conditions.
3 -Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy sott
4 - Not required if equipped wi[h maintenance-free battery,
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.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
, At least 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
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
_eSpindle "_..__ _)erSpindle
/-__"-_L.'-._tO Front Wheel
@ Front Wheel_=_'. \ ...;.._-- Bearing zerk
Bearing zerk ( _'_,_ '_" L_ Engine
Teeth I_f.ji__ Z_erk ManOrel
@General Purpose Grease
@Refer 1o 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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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