Craftsman 917.27191 =.F. R, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication Chart, Section

	Brake Operation			_
	CheckO Tim P_m
T	Check OperatorPresence and
	Interlock Systen_
R	CheckforLooseFaste_rs			t/	t/_	t/
A	SharpervReplace		M°wer Blades		i_ s
T	L,_,_.o. Ch_
0	CheckBattwyLeve0
R c_=nBatteryandTerminals					_	I_
	Check Transaxle		Cooling
	Check V-Beb			v'	v'
	Ch=ngeEng_eO_l(w_hoarater)				I_',_	I/
E	Change Englne	Oil (w_hout oil filler)			_,_t	v'
N	CleanAirFiltmr				IS=
G	Clean Air Screen				_=
NI			Attester		v'
	i,_pectMumer,'Spark
E	P.eple_oJR_r (Heq_				I_.=
	Clean Engine Coolklg Fire;				I_=
	Replace Spark	Plug			_=	If
	Replace Ak Filter Paper Cartridge

R.p_=.F._ R..

1 * Change morn often when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures.

2 -Ser,dce more often when operaUng in dirty or dusty conditions.

l/

3 - Reldace blades more often when mowlng k_sandy soil.

4 - Not requited if equipped with malntenance-free batte_,. 5 - Tighten from axle p_votbolt to 35 fL-It_, maxln_Jm.

DO not overtlg_ten.

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 instructedin this manual.

Some adjustmentswill 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.

LUBRICATION		CHART
Spindle		,_	Spindle
Zerk			Zerk
_Front Wheel
Bearing		Bearing Zerk
Zerk
(_Engine .
',
L
tl	I	I	shift
L	.'	'.._J
			Pivots

(])SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL _>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 serf-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

17spadngly.