Craftsman 917.273638 manual Ervcdates, Before Each USE

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REGULARSERV,OE f y4 yA TS	ERV'CDATES

	Check	Brake		Operation		_1_	t_
	Check	Tire	Pressure
T	Check	Operator			Presence	and
	Interlock	Systems				If
R	Check	for	Loose		Fasteners	If
A	Sharpen/Replace				Mower	Blades
C	Lubrication		Chart
0	Check	Battery		Level

aClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts

	Check	Engine		Oil Level		_	If
	Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
E	Change	Engine		Oil (without oil		filter)
N	Clean	Air	Filter
G	Clean	Air	Screen
I	Inspect	Muffler/Spark			Arrester

EReplace 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 operatinq in dirty or dusty conditions.

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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

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

GENERAL RECOMMENDATmONS

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.

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

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.

LUBRmCATION	CHART
@ Sl:	--	@ Spindb
Zerk		Zerk
@Front Wheel ,		@Front Wheel
Bearing		Bearing Zerk

Zerk

@Engine .

Pivots

(gSAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

@General Purpose Grease

@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

mlVlPORTANT: 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 feet they must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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