Craftsman 917.270831 Lubrication Chart, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Ates

FILL	IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE									__	ATES
REGULAR		SERVICE
	Check Brake Opel_tion							_	_
	Check	Tire	Pressure
T	Check Operator				Presence		and
	Interlock Systems							ll_
R	Check	for	Loose		Fasteners			I_		_7
T	LubriCation		Chart							I_
A0	CheckSharpen/ReplaceBattery			LevelMower			Blades		_4
R	Clean	Battery		and		Terminals				ll_
	Check	Transaxle			Cooling				ll_
	Adjust	Blade Belt(s)				Tension				I_'s
	Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension									v',
	Check	Engine		Oil Level				_
	Change	Engine			Oil				I_l_t,=
S	Clean	Air	niter

NClean Air Screen

GI	Inspect	Muffler/Spark			Armster
	Replace	Oil Filter		(if	equipped)	1_1,_
N	Clean Engine		Cooling		Fins	_2
	Replace	Spark	Plug
	Replace	Air Filter		Paper Cartridge		_2
	Replace	Fuel	Filter

I * _ge more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Set/ice more often when operating in dirty or dt_;ty conditions,

3 * If equipped wi_ oit filter, change o_l every 50 hours,

4 - Pepkzce blades more often when mowing in _ndy soil,

5 - If equ_oped with adjustab_ system.

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance*free batlery, 7 - Tighten front oxte pk.ot bolt to 35 ft.-lt)s, n,_xJmum.

Do not overltghlen,

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 propedy 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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_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL _)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-lubricat- ing bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant spar ng y.

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