General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.273522 Owner's Manual

ASYOUCO_o_PLE--E ._'___ _ _ _ _
REGULAla SERVICE _'__ SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Che_k Operator Pro*en_ and
1" Interlock Sy*lems I1_
a Check for LOOSe Fe.slenors _ 11_#5
ahalpeniRepla_ Mower Blades _3
1" Lul_rioation Chart I1_
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Bailer}, and Terminals _
Check Traneaxle Coolh_g I_
Check
V-BeI_ i
Check Engine Oil Loyal _
Change Engine Oi] (with oil filler) II_ i
E Change Engine Oil (wilhout oi] filter) II_l,_
U Clean Air Filler 1_2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
NI inapt>el Muffler/Spark Arresler
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_i: I
Clean Engine Cooling Fin8
r,
Replace Spark Plug I1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cadridge _
Replace Fuel Filler
1 - Charge more o_te_ _er operating utlder a heavy 1cad or
in hi_ a rn_ie_t _e_eratu re_
2 _ _etvioe more o_e_ when ope_ling i_ dlrly Or _u_y ¢onditio_
3 Repaoe biases more often wiqer mow'he ir sa_dy soil
4 _ NO_ require_ if equippe_ wilh mai_e_a nGe_ftee _ttety
5 _ Tighten f_t ax]e pivot bO]l Io 3_ ft -Ib_ na_im_ rn
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
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
_}Spindle-----
Zerk
(._)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-lubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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