Craftsman 917.271142 manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE

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REGULAR		SERVICE			t##__(-'_'_'TSERVlCE	DATES
	Check	Brake	Operation		_/
		Tire	Pressure
T	Check	Operator		Presence and
	Intedock Systems
R	Check	for Loose		Fasteners	If	I1_?
A	Sharpan/RepleceMowe,Blades				_,,

TLubrication Chart

0Check Battery Level

R	Clean	Battery		and Terminals				V'
	Check	Transaxle			Cooling			b/
	Adjust	Blade Belt(s)				Tension		I_#s
	Adjust	Motion		Onve Belt(s) Tension				Q_'s
	Check	Engine		Oi!	Level		_	I1 #
	Change		Engine Oil					l_1.=p	I_
E	Clean	Air Filter						_2
N	Clean	Air Screen						V'2	!
	Inspect		MuffledSperk			Arrester		V'
N	Replace		Oil Filter		(If	equipped)		_:
	Clean	Engine		Cooling Fins
	Replace		Spark Plug					_#	V'
	Replace		Air Filter		Paper Cartridge			1_2
	Replace		Fuel Filter						V'

1	- Change	more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.	5	- If equipped with adjustable system.
2	- Service	more o_en when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.	6	- Not required if equipped with malotermnce-free bahery
3	- ff equipped with oil rifler, change oil every 50 hours.		7	° Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-ib$, maximum.
4	* Replace bkmde=more often when mowing in sandy soil.			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 periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should be chocked 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

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

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_Front Wheel	:Wheel
Bearing
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(DGeneral 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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