Craftsman 917.27113 owner manual Lubrication Chart, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

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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 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

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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graphite type lubdcant spadngly.

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Contents Rrftsmrw Service Adjustments Safety Slope Operation General OperationChildren Service Repair Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Wheel Tools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonInstall Seat To Drive Tractor OFF SkidPlease Review the Following Checklist To Convert to Bagging or DischargingCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessH L c National Standards Institute KnowyourtractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To USE Throttle ControlTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsTo Transport Towing Carts and Other Attachments Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine Check Engine OIL LevelMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE To Sharpen Blade Blade RemovalClean AIR Screen Transaxle CoolingBelts Engine LubricationTo Service PRE-CLEANER Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark PlugsCleaning To Install MowerTractor To Remove MowerSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level Mower HousingFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment To Adjust Brake Belt InstallationTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Attach Jumper CablesTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Replacing BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysEngine To Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust CarburetorAcceleration Test Engine Chart Cause Troubleshooting ProblemCorrection Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionProblemcause Troubleshooting ChartOFF Schematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Tractor -- Model Number Electrical KEY Part DescriptionTractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number 917.271130 Chassis and Enclosures Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor Model Number 917,271130 Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor -- Model Number 917.271130 Steeringassembly TRACTOR-- Model Number 917.271130 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Engine KEY Part Tractor - Model Number Seatassembly Decals Wheels & Tires KEY Part DescriptionTractor -- Model Number Lift Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number Lift Assembly Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck KEY Part NO, no UNC157 Peerless TRANSAXLE--MODELNUMBER20545C REF Part NO. no TRACTOR-- Model NumberPart Description Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Cylinder HEADNALVF.JBREATHERCRANKCASE KEY Part Description Ignition / Electrical Blower Housing and Baffles 25-154-02 Starting System Ehgihe Controls OIL PAN / Lubrication OIL Panilubrication Starting System Engine Controls KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONKEY Part NO. no Crahkhaft Fuel System Crankshaft KEY Part Description DescriptionPage Not Across Hill Only Ride UP and Down HillSighting Guide HomeCnt

917.27113 specifications

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