Craftsman 917.27621 manual General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart

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	Check	Brake Operation						_4
		Tire Pressure
T	Check	Operator	Presence			and
	ROS Systems							_'
R	Check	for Loose		Fasteners				I_	Ks
A	Sharpen/Replace			Mower		Blades			1_3
0	Check	Battery	Level						_
C	Lubrication Chart
R	Clean	Battery	and Terminals
	Check	Transaxle		Cooling					I_
	Check	V-Belts							I_
	Check	Engine	Oil	Level				I_	if
	Change	Engine	Oil		(with	oil	filter)		_1,2
E	Change	Engine	Oil		(without		oil filter)		1_1,2
a	Clean	Air Filter							1_2
G	Clean Air Screen								1_2

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- Service 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 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
@ Spindle --		Spindle
Zerk		Zerk
		_Front
@Front		Wheel
Bearing	zerk	Bearing zerk
@ Steerinc		Engine
Sector	Gear	@ Mandrel
Teeth		Zerks
		Check/Add
		Transaxle
		Fluid

_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

@General Purpose Grease

@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Sec- tion

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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