Craftsman 917.27108 owner manual Maintenance SCHEDULE+, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE+

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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 pedodi- cally 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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General Purpose Grease

@Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings. Viscous lubdcants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubdcating beedngs. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type !ubri- cant spadngly.

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