Craftsman 917.272247 owner manual General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE

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	Check	Brake Operation				_	_V'
	Check	Tire Pressure
	Check Operator Presence				and
T	Interlock Systems					_VW	II_s	V #
	Check	for Loose Fasteners
	Lubrication Chart
T	Check	Battery Level					i3
A	Sharpen/Replace		Mower Blades
g	Clean Battery and Terminals							I_ /
	Check	Transaxle	Cooling				(1_
	CheCk	V-Belts
	CheckEr_r_ O, L_					l/	V'
	Change	Erlgine Oil		(with	oil filter)		VWl,=	V w
NE	lifter)CleanChangeAirEngineFilter Oil			(withOutOil			_i _

GClean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark An.ester

EN Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)				_.=
Clean Engine Cooling Fins				_	2
Replace Spark Plug				I1_	(1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter					I##
1 - Change more often when operating	under a heavy	load or	3	- Replace	blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
in high ambient temperatures.			4	- Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
2 - Service more often when operating	in dirty or dusty	conditions.	5	- Tighten	front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-_bs, maximum.
				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 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		(_ Spindle
Zerk		Zerk
		(D Front
Wheel	._	Wheel
Bearing		Bearing
Zerk		Zerk

_ Mandrel	Engine
Zerks

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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

bear-ings. 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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