General recommendations, Before each use, Maintenance – Craftsman 917.272070 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
MAPNTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN OATES
AS YOU COMF-LETE
REGULAR SERVICE
dates
Check Brake Operation
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Check Tire Pressure
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Check Operator Pre^erwe anci
Interlock Systems
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Check for Loose Fasteners
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✓
A
SharperVRepiace Mower Blades
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C
X
Lubrication Chart
✓
✓
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Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals
✓
✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
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Adjust Motion Drive Belt($) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
✓
✓
Change Engine Oil
1^3,3
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Clean Air Filter
N
Clean Air Screen
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Inspect Muffier/Spark Arrester
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Replace Oil Filter {If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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- Change more often when operating undei a heavy to^d or in hi
2 - Service more ollen when operating in didy cr dusty conditions
3 • It equipped wHh oil fitter, change oil every 50 hours
A • Replace blades more often when mowing ih sandy soil
igh ambient temperature« 5 • If equipped with adjustable system.
6 ' Not required if equipped with mainlenarKS'lree battery
7 - Tighten llOnt axle pivot boll to 35 ft.-lbs. n^aximum.
Do not 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.
Ail adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manuai should
be checked at least once each season.
* Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air fitter, 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
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mSAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
«)OENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
tTREFER 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.