Craftsman 917.27475 manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication, Chart

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F,LL,OATES
REGULAR SERVICE											VICE DATES
	Check	Brake		Operation					_
		Tire		Pressure
T	Check	Operator			Presence			and
	ROS Systems								li_
R	Check	for	Loose Fasteners						I_	I_s	li_
A	Sharpen/Replace					Mower Blades				I_s
C	Lubrication			Chart						if	if
0	Check	Battery			Level					1_4
R	clean	Battery			and	Terminals				if	if
	Check	Transaxle				Cooling
	Check	V-Belts								t_
	Check	Engine			Oil	Level			_	tf
	Change	Engine			Oil		(with oil	filter)		11_'1,2	I_
E	Change	Engine			Oil		(without	oil filter)		_1_1, 2
N	clean	Air	Filter							1_2
G	clean	Air	Screen							_1_2
N_	Inspect	Muffler/Spark					Arrester			t_
E	Replace		Oil	Filter		(If	equipped)			t_1,2
	Clean	Engine			Cooling Fins					_	2

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 - 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.

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.

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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.

LUBRICATION	CHART
@ S_	--	@ Spindle
Zerk		Zerk
@Front Wheel ,-		@Front Wheel
Bearing		Bearing Zerk
Zerk
@Engine
		"_Gearshift
	oi_ -	', Pivots

_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

@General Purpose Grease

@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

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.

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 7dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.