Craftsman 917.274953 manual Lubrication Chart, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

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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 penodically to propedy maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments 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

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General Purpose Grease

_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section _) Spray silicone lubdant (Move Boots to

Lubdcets)

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubdcants 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 lubdcant

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Contents Icrrftsmrni SEARS, Roebuckand CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL60179 U.S.ALimited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment II. Slope Operation Safety is InvolvedGeneral Operation Do not IV. ServiceIII. Children Page Product Specifications Repair AgreementAPI-SF-SJ RC12YCTo Remove Tractor from Check BatteryUnpack Carton Adjust Seat KnobCheck Tire Pressure Check Mower LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemKeep Area Clear Slope Hazards Knowyour Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor to SET Parking Brake Stopping Mower BladesTo Adjust Gauge Wheels To Operate MowerTo Stop Mower Blades To Operate on HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineMowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE Brake Operation TiresOperator Presence System Blade CareEngine Spark Plugs MufflerIN-LINE Fuel Filter To Install Mower Tractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingBoth Front Plate Links Must be Equal in Length Mower Drive Belt Installation To Replacemowerdrivebelt MowerdrivebeltremovalTo Adjust Brake To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust TOE-INFront Wheel Camber Replacing Battery Front WheelRear Wheel To Start Engine with a WeakTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Fuse EngineTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorFinal Setting Acceleration Test=TO Clean BAI-IERYANDTERMI Engine Fuel SystemEngine OIL CylindersCause Correction Troubleshooting ChartStart Engine Problem TroubleshootingchartCause Problemcause CorrectionPage Schematic TRACTOR-- Model NumberTractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor -- Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor -- Model Number 917.274953 Chassisand Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.274953 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part Description NO. noTractor - Model Number 917.274953 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 917.274953 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 40I Spark Arrester KITTractor -- Model Number 917.274953 Seatassembly Decals Tractor --MODEL NumberWHEELS&TIRES Lift Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Mower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mowerdeck Tractor -- Model Number Transaxle Transaxle KEY Part NO. no Description PartCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Crankcas Tractor -- Model Number HEADNALVF./BREATHER KEY Part Description14--1 Tractor KEY Part DescriptionNot Illustrated AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONStarting System J Starting System KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONCrankshaft J Exhaust Fuel System Exhaust KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Not Illustrated KEY Part NO. noPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation AuCanadapourserviceenfranab

917.274953 specifications

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