Craftsman 917.272850 - Manual (Page 17)

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Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
interiock Systems
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Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ b ✓
Sharpen/Replac© Mower Blades ✓ s
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
✓ 4
Clean Battery and Terminais
✓ ✓
Check Transaxfe Cooling ✓
Check V“Belts ✓
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1 ,2 ✓
Change Engine Oi! (without oil filter) 1,2 ✓
Clean Air Filter
✓ 2
Clean Air Screen
✓ s
inspect Muffier/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oi! Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures-
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
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.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust­
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check biades 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
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil.
4 “ Not required if equipped with maintenance“ffee battery.
5 " Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.“lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
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Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
®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
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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