Craftsman 917.275283 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubricate

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Check

Brake

Operation

Check

Tire

Pressure

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T

Check

Operator

Presence

and

Interlock

Systems

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R

Check

for Loose

Fasteners

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Lubrication

Chart

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0

Check

Battery

Level

Blades

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R

Sharpen/Replace

Mower

Ctean

Battery

and Terminals

I_

Check

Transaxle

Cooling

V'

Check

V_Belts

Check

Engine

Oil

Level

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I_

Change

Engine

Oil

(with

oil

filter)

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Change

Engine

Oil

(without

oil filter)

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CleanAirFilterScreen

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NI

Inspect

Muffler/Spark

Arrester

E

Replace

Oil

Filter

(If

equipped)

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Clean

Engine

Cooling Fins

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Replace

Spark

Plug

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Replace

Air

Filter

Paper

Cartridge

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Replace

Fuel

Filter

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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.

S = Tighten front axle pivOt bolt to 35 ft.=lbs, 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
	(_ Tie Rod Ball Joints
@ S_	Spindle
Zerk	Zerk
	Front Wheel
	Bearing zerk
Bearing	zerk
Sector	Engine
Teeth	@ Mandrel
	Zerks

(_Spray Silicone Lubricant (Move Boots to

Lubricate)

@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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