Craftsman 917.27528 owner manual General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _p

FILL iN		DATES			_
AS	YOU	COMPLETE
REGULAR			SERVICE
	Check		Brake Operation		_
	Check		33re Pressure
T	Check		Operator	Presence	and
	Interlock Systems				If
R	Check		for Loose	Fasteners	I_

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

TLubdcation Chart

0 Check Battery Level

RClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Bells

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Check	Engine	Oil Level	I_	Ik_
Change	Engine	OH (with oil fdter)		V',_!	V'

E Change Engine Oil (wiff_out oil filter)

NClean Air Filter

G Clean Air Screen

NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

E Replace 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 ohen when mowing In sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped With malntenartce-freebatterj, 5 _ Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-_bs,maximum.

Do not overitghlen.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART

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 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.

(_ Re Rod Ball Joints

ZerkZerk

_)Front	Wheel
Bearing		Bearing Zerk
Zerk

Sector

Gear

Teeth(_Engine

(DSpray Silicone Lubriant (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, powdered graphite type

16lubricant sparingly.