Craftsman 917.27086 manual Lubrication Chart, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE_-,/_ ._o_ ._JP_'_ __/_,y

	Check TireBrakePressureOperaUon	_
T	Check Operator Presence and
	Interlock Systems	v',	v'
R	Check for Loose Fasteners

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

TLubrice_on Chart

0	Chec_	Battery Level			v'
R	Clean Battery and Terminals
	Check	Transaxla Cooltng			v'
	Adjust	Blade Bait(s) Tension
	Adjust Motion Drive Beti(s) Tension			t/	I/
	Check	Engine	Oil Level
	Change	Engine	Oil
E	Clean	Air Filter

N Clean Air Screen

GI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)

NClean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug

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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

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1	- Change more often when	opef_tlrlg under		a hea W		Jo_d or irl high ambient temperature.	5	- If equipped _	adjustable	sy=dem,
2	- Service more often when	_	in dirty or		dusty	conditions.	6	- NOt required	if equipped with ff_intet_ance-free battery,
3	- If aquipp_d wRh og fleer,	change	OII avery	50	hours.		7	- _ghten front	axle pivot bolt	to 35 ft,-Ibs, ma_dmum.
4	- RepLace ble<ine more often when		mo_ng	in =_ndy		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.

LUBRICATION CHART

ZerkZerk

OFront	Wheel
Bearing		Zerk
Zerk

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.	18

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(_Seneral 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-lubricatin_ bearings. If you feel they must be lubncated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.