Craftsman 917.27077 manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication Chart

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

FILL,. OATES

REGULAR		SERVICE								D A T E$
T	Check	Operator			Presence			and
	Interlock	Systems							t# #
R	Check	for	Loose			Fasteners			II_	1_7
: A	Sharpen/Replace					Mower		Blades	_4
i C	Lubrication		Chart							)
O	Check	Battenj			Level
R	Clean	Battery		and			Terminals			I1_
	Check	Transaxle				Cooling			If
	Adjust	Blade		Belt(s)			Tension			I_s
	Adjust	Motion		Drive			BeN(s)	TenSion		(Ks
	Check	Engine			Oil	Level			V w
	Change	Engine			Oil				_.2.3	V °

EClean Air Filter

NClean Air Screen

IG	Inspect	Muffler/Spark				Arrester	V'
N	Replace	Oil	Filter		(If	equipped)	=1_:
	Clean	Engine		Cooling		Fins
	Replace	Spark		Plug			_	I1_
	Replace	Air	Filter		Paper Cartridge		ql_2
	Replace	Fuel		Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In hlg_ ambient tlmlpe_atures. 2 - Sen_tce more often when operating In dirty or dusty condlOons.

3 ° If equipped with ¢41filter, change (:41evePj 50 h_r=.

5 - if equipped _ adorable system.

6 - Not re_Jked If equipped with malntenance-fr=e batlePj. 7 - Tighten front axkD pivot bolt to 35 ft.-II_, maximum.

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 periodi- cally 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 belt._ 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.

•Checkfor loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Spindle

ZerkZerk

0 Front Wheel			Wheel
Bearing Zerk		-_	Bearing
			Zerk
@ Engine
			I
O Attachment	: (		) 0 Gear-
Clutch	' '		shift
	, _
Pivot(s)	,._,	,_	, Pivots

OSAE 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 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, powdered graphite type lubricant spadngly.

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