Craftsman 917.27268 manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

AS YOU	COMPLETE
REGULAR	SERVICE	_'__'_"
Check	Brake Operation	_
Check	Tire Pressure
Check	Operator Presence	and

TInterlock Systems

a Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

T Lubrication Chart

0Check Battery Level

aClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

EChange Engine Oil (without oil filter)

N Clean Air Filter

G Clean Air Screen

N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter

1- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Ee_dce more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenancertree battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot belt to 35 ft.qbs, 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.

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 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	Zerk
(#Front Wheel	q (#Front	Wheel
Bearing	,	Zerk
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, powdered graphite type lubricant spar- ingly.

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