Craftsman 917.271061 owner manual Lubrication Chart, Maintenance Schedule, General Recommendations

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE_ _

,sREGULAR,ooOOMSERVICE

	Check Brake Operation	_
	Check Tire Pressure	_	I_
T	Check Operator Presence and
	Interlock SyStems,	I_
R	Check for Loose Fasteners	_

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0	Check Battery Level	_4
R	Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
	Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transexle Costing	I_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive BalKs) Tension
Check Engine Off Level	ll_
Change Engine Oil	I_t2,_
E Clean Air Filter	_=
Clean Air Sorasn	li_=
Inspect Muffler/Spark ArreSter	i
Replace Oil Rlter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART

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 op,,,_ration.

•Check for loose fasteners.

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(_)REFERTO Maintenance"ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have spec=al 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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