Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271022 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .___ ._< _'_ ,._ f"
FILL IN DATES
.EGo .. SE.V,CE f f f"F f SE"V'CE
Check Operator Presence and
T int=tockSymms I/
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Check for Loose Fasteners I_ VP7 tl_
T Lub,_st_on cha,t I/'
0 Check BatteryLevel
R
cla=. Battery and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling If
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension II_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V's
Check Engine Oil Level V p I# #
Change Engi_ Oil _.: V'
E Clean Air Filter _V';
N cleanAirScreen
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GI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.2
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins t#/2
Replace Spark Plug If II_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge fk_=
ReplaCe Fuel Filter V' I
1 - Change more often when operating undm" • heavy Ioed or In high an/o_nt temperatures. 5 - If equipped vK_h adJuslab_ systBm.
2. Sendce rnore often when op_-a_-_g in dlrly or dusty cormlSon=.
3 - If qu_0_ld "dlh dl lute, change dl INar/ SO houri.
4. RepUte bh_e= rllofe olten when mowing in _ndy 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 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 repr&cd'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.
6 - Not required if equipped with msinte_ance-fr ee battery.
7 - Tighten front rode pivot bdt to 35 fL-Ibs, maximum,
DO not ovedJghle_.
LUBRICATION CHART
O Spindle--i,.,___..,_..__l---- O Spindle
_-"_ rw- e Front
" _ / ! -- Wheel
Q Front Wheel _-_ / _. Bearin
Beadng_ _erk g
Clutch ,YI t I II
Pivot(s) "L_j_.=__ _
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 bear-ings.
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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