Craftsman 917.270822 owner manual Lubrication Chart, Maintenance Schedule, General Recommendations

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE		./___	_?,_/_/_c,_J _"
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE	f	_'y _J	_',2"_'_/¢'.2" _'_/_-_ SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlockSystems

RCheck for Loose Fasteners

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

TLubrication Chart

0	Check Battery Level
R	Clean Battery and Terminals	i/
	Check Transaxle Cooling
	Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension
	AdjustMotion Drive Belt(s) Tension
	Check Engine Oit Level
	Change Engine Oil
E	Clean Air Filter

NClean Air Screen

InspectMuffler/Spark Attester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

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NI Clean EngineCoo_ingFins Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

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2	- Service more often when operating _ d[rly or dusty COld,iOns		6	NOt required if equlpped _th maintenance-free batter
3	- ff equipped WRhoil flit Br, ch_3ge	C_I8very 50 hours,	7	- _ghten front _de pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ib$, maximum.
4	- Replace blades more o_en "M_	mowing in s_dy soil		Do not over_ghten,

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 Adjust- ments 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 as- sure 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
Zerk	_	::==::::==. i"_(D		Spindle
Spindle _				Zerk
			_ Front Wheel(_)
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Wheel
Bearing	.2	_	i_earing	Zerk

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SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

•) 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, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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