Craftsman 917.27076 manual Lubrication Chart, Maintenance Schedule, General Recommendations

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE_

AS YOU COMPLETE	_ .O_>/'_.o, _1,
REGULAR SERVICE

sERv,cEDATES

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Check Operator presence end

TIntedock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners V' _T V'

TLubdcstion Chart

O	Check	Battery			Level				_4
A	Sharpen/Replace					Mower Blades
R	Clean	Battery			and Terminals					I_
	Check Transaxle					Cooling			V'
	Adjust	Blade		Belt(s)			Tension		I_s
	Adjust Motion Odve Belt(s) Tension								+I,
	Check	Engine			Oil Level			_	I_
	Change		Engine Oil						_1,2,3
E	Clean	Air Filter							_2
N	Clean	Air Screen							I_#'2
	Inspect		MuffiedSperk				Arrester		I_
	Replace		Oil Filter			(If equipped)			_
NF Clean Engine Cooling Fins
	Replace		Spark		Plug				_	I_
	Replace		Air Filter			Paper Cartridge			V'=
	Replace		Fuel	Filter						I_

1	- CMnge more often when operating under a heevy Ioed or in high ambient temperatures.	5	+ If equipped with adjustabte system.
2	- Servk:e more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,	6	+ Not required if equipped wllJ_rr_ntenance-free battery,
3	+If equipped with oil lilter, change oil ever/50 hours,	7	- T_ghtenfront axle pivot bolt to 35 ft+-Ibs,maximum,
4	+Replace blades more onen when mowing in sandy soit,		Do not ovedLgMen,

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 intedock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk		Spindle
	_'_'_	Zerk
_3Front Wheel ,-
Bearing		Beadng Ze_
Zerk

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

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