Maintenance Schedule; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270821 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES /__¢__/__
AS YOU COMPLETE ._- .
REGULAR SERVICE
ICE DATES
Check Brake Operation I V _ V r
Check Twe Pressure V' V'
. Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems li_
Check for Loose Fasteners V' V'7 V'
A _n/Replace Mower Blades V'4
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Lubrication Chart _
0 Check Batlery Level Vee
R Ck_an Bettew andTerminals I_
V'
Check Traneaxla Cooling V'
.-Adj.= e,ade Be_(s)Tension
V's
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Ves
CheckEngii'_.Oii. l..evel i_ e
Change Engine Oil lieu@ V _
E Clean Air Filter li_2
N
Clean Air Screen V'=
G Inspect MufflerlSpark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _, V_I.=
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins re=
Replace Spark Plug ql_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Ibm'=
Replace Fuel F'dter V'
1 -Chango-rr_re-ohorr when operating trader a heavy Inador Inhigh amble_ temperaturel 5 - If equlpped with =djuMab_ =ystmn.
2 - Service moro often when operating In dirty or dusty conditloM.
3 - If equipped with oil lin_. change oil o_m/50 hours.
4 - Fleplace blaKl_ more ohen when mowing In undy =oL
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
.A_justm__ e nts section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year you shouldreplace 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and interlock
systL_l_or proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
S - Notrequir_ if equipped with msintmwnc_-free b atWy
7 - _ I¢ontaxle pivotboltto35 It.-I_. _
Donot ove_ightln.
LUBRICATION CHART
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Zerk Zerk
• FrontWheel
Beadng
Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
@ Engine
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Clutch
Pivot(s)
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O SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
• General PurposeGrease
@ 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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