Craftsman 917.27242 owner manual Lubrication Chart, Maintenance Schedule, General Recommendations

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR

SERV$CE

SERVICE

DATES

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire

Pressure

I_

Check

Operator Presence

and

InterlOck Systems

I_

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Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen!Replace

Mower Blades

V,

Lubrlca{ion

Charl

V

V

CheCk Batte_'Lever

Clean

Battery and Terminals

V

,

Check TransaXle CooUng

v

V°

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s)

Tension

V0

Check

Engine Oil

Level

I_

V

Change

Engine Oil

Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

Inspect MuffledSpark Arrester

V

Replace

Oil Filter

(If equipped)

_2

Clean

Engine Cooling Fins

W

Replace

Spark Plug

VV

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace

Fuel Filter

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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 propedy 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 betlar 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

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_Fmnt Wheel
Bearing	Bearing Zl
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_Engine

(_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OI L

_)R E FER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and did 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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