Craftsman 917.273401 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Check tire pressure

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR		SERVICE		_'__"S
	Check	Brake Operation
	Check	Tire Pressure		_
T	Check	Operator	Presence	and
	Interlock	Systems
R	Check	for Loose	Fasteners	_

_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

T Lubrication Chart

0Check Battery Level

a	Clean	Battery	and	Terminals
	Check	Transaxle		Cooling
	Check	V-Belts
	Check	Engine	Oil	Level	I_	I_

Change Engine Oil (with oil fitter)

EChange Engine Oil (without oil filter)

GN CleanAirFilterScreen

_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

t - 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 btades more often when mowing in sandy soil

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bog to 35 ft.qbs, 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

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periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments

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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 interlock systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

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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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