MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

 

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Check Tire Pressure

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Brake

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Check Operator

Presence and

 

 

 

 

Interlock Systems

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Check for Loose Fasteners

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Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

 

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Lubrication Chart

 

 

 

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Clean

Battery and Terminals

 

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Check

Transaxle Cooling

 

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Adjust

Blade Belt(s) Tension

 

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Adjust Motion Odva Belt(s) Tension

 

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Check Engine Oil Level

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Change Engine Oil

 

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Clean Air Filter

 

 

 

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Clean Air Screen

 

 

 

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Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester

 

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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

 

 

 

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Clean Engine Cooling Fins

 

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Replace Spark Plug

 

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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

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Replace Fuel Filter

 

 

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- Tighlonfrontaxte pivotbo_to 35 a -Ibe, maximum.

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- Replace blades rno_eoifen when rno_ng in sandy soil

 

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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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Wheel

 

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Bearing Zerk

Zerk

 

 

(_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 sparingly.

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Craftsman 917.270732 owner manual Lubrication Chart, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL