Craftsman 917.27538 owner manual Fillinoates, General Recommendations

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Check Operator Presence and

TROS Systems

R	Check	for		Loose Fasteners				_		Ks
A	Sharpen/Replace					Mower	Blades		V'3
C	Lubrication			Chart					V _	ll_
0	Check		Battery		Level				1_4
R	Clean	Battery and				Terminals			If	V'
	Check		Transaxle			Cooling			v'
	Check		V-Belts							If
	Check		Engine		Oil	Level		ll_	if
	Change		Engine		Oil (with		oil filter)		lI_1,2	If
E	Change		Engine		Oil (without oil filter)				VJl,2	V p
N	Clean	Air		Filter					V'2
G	Clean	Air		Screen					VP2

Inspect Muffler/Spark

Arrester

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EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

1_,2

If 2

If V p

VP2

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.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.

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. 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 ROS systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION	CHART
SI:			Spindle
Zerk		Zerk
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_i_ 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-

1 8dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.