Craftsman 917.272068 General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication Chart, Bearing

MAINTENANCE

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Check

Brake Operation

Check

33re Pressure

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Check

Operator

Presence

and

Interlock Systems

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CheCk

for Loose

Fasteners

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Lubrication Chart

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Check

Battery

Level

Blades

A

Shaq en/Replace

Mower

R

Clean

Battery

and Terminals

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Check

Transaxls

Cooling

If

Check

V-Belts

If

Check

Engine

Oil Level

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If

Change

Engine

Oil

(with oil filter)

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Oil

(without oil filter)

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Clean

Air Filter

1_2

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Clean

Air Screen

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Inspect

Muffler/Spark

Attester

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E

Replace

Oil Filter (If equipped)

I_1.:

Clean

Engine

Cooling

Fins

V'

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Replace

Spark

Plug

V'

If

Replace

Air Filter Paper Cartridge

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Replace

Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when openating urger a heavy load or _n high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,

3 - Replace blades mo_'eoften when mowing in sandy SOil*

4 - Not required it equipped with maintenance-free battery.

5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,-Ibs,maximum. eo not overtlghten.

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

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 opera- tion.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

	LUBRICATION	CHART
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Bearing

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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, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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