Craftsman 917.271554 General Recommendations, Periodically to properly maintain your tractor

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REaU SERV,OE.ERV,CEDATES

Check Brake OperationIf V'

	Check Tire Pressure	If
T	Check Operator Presence	and
	Interlock Systems	I_
R	Check for Loose Fasteners	ik/	I_s	If I

TLubncation Chart

A0	SharpergReplaceBatteryLevelMowerCheck					Blades		i _	V*	I
R	Clean	Battery and Terminals							If	i
	Check	Transaxle		Co_ing				I_
	Check	V-Belts							If
	Check	Engine Oil Level					_	V'
	Change		Engine	Oil (with		oil filter)		I_t,2	_Vtl
E	Change		Engine	Oil (without oil filter)				11_,2
N	Clean	Air Filter						V'2
G	Clean	Air Screen						1_2
NI	Inspect		Mutfler/Spark		Arrester			J
E	Replace		Oil Filter (If equipped)						11_1,:
	Clean	Engine Cooling			Fins				I_

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cadridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1 * Change rnorw onen when opelat_g under a hen W _oad or in high ambient temperatures.

2 o Service more often when operating 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 maJnter_nce-free battery. 5 - ]3ghten front axle pivot bOlt to 35 It.-Ib$. maximum,

DO not overlighten.

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 tl).is 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 operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Spindle --

ZerkZerk

(_Front Wheel

BearingBearing Zerk

Zerk

E

_) 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-lubricat-

ing bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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