Craftsman 917.271110 Customer Responsibilities, General Recommendations Lubrication Chart

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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AS YOU COMPLETE
	Check	Brake		Operation			t_	V p
	Check	Tire Pressure					I_
	i Check Operator Presence and
T : Intedock			Systems				V °
R	CheckforLooseFa_enera						V*
	SharperdIReplace				Mower Blades			V_4
T	LuStre.onChart							V'
	Check	Battery		Level				V r
	Clean	Battery		and	Terminals/Recharge
	Check	Transaxla			Cooling
	Ad}ust	Blade		Belt(s)		Tension
	Adjust Motion Drive Ball(s) Tension
	Check	Engine		Oil	Level		V °	V °
	Change	Engine Oil						IV_1_.3
E	Clean	Air	Filter					i V'2
N	Clean	Air	Screen					! V_2
G	Inspect	Muffler/Spark				Arraster		I_

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

NClean Engine Co_ing Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1- Change more often when operstlng undM a heavy load or in high ambient tempeqat_r_.

2 - Service more o/len when opeflmting ;n dirty cx dusty €ondltlons. 3 - If equipped v*l_ o;I rdtwo Ohange oil evely 50 hourL

DATES

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5 * If equipped with adjustable systern.

6 - Not required if equipped with rnalntenance-_ee better,/. 7 - Tighten front rode plvol bon to 35 ft.-Ibs, _.

4 - Replace blmdN more oqtenwhon _	in sandy soil.	Do no__.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS		LUBRICATION	CHART
The warrantyon this tractordoes not cover			O Spindle
itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operator			Zerk
abuse or negligenceTo. receivefullvalue
from thewarranty,operatormust maintain
tractoras instructedin thismanual. Some		O FrontWheel	Wheel
adjustmentswillneed to be made periodi-
		BearingZerk	Bearing
callyto properlymaintainyourtractor.			Zerk
All adjustmentsin the Serviceand
Adjustmentssectionofthis manualshould		0 Enc
be checkedat least once each season.
• Once a year you shouldreplacethe		0 Attachment_ :
sparkplug,clean or replaceair filter,and			• Gear
checkbladesand belts for wear.A new		Clutch

sparkplug and clean air filter assure properair-fuelmixtureand helpyour engine runbetterand last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engineoil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Ch_k operatorpresenceand interlock sys_'d_fo_lSroperoperation.

•Check for loosefasteners.

Pivot(s)	_ "-_"	T-_ _ Shift
	......	Pivots

OSAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL e General PurposeGrease

@ Referto 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 lubri- cant sparingly.

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