Craftsman 917.271653 Beforeeachuse, General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Section

AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR		SERVICE
	Check Operator		Presence		and
T	Intedock	Systems				If
R	Check	for Loose	Fasteners			V'	V_s	If /
T	Lubrication Chart							I##
0	Check	Battery Level			Blades	_s
	SharperL/Replace			Mower
R	Clean	Battery and		Terminals				V'
	Check	Transaxle		Cooling		If
	Check	V-BeRs					iI_
	Check	Engine Oil		Level		I_
	Change	Engine	Oil (with		oil filter)	I,_	U	V*
	Change	Engine	Oil (w_thout oil filter)			_1.;		V'

N	Filter	_.s:
G	Clean Air S reen

NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter

1- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2- Service more often when operating in dJrty or dusty conditions.

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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not f_luirisd if _lq_p_ with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.

DO not overitghten.

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

pedodically 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.

BEFOREEACHUSE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check brake operation.

3.Check tire pressure.

4.Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION	CHART
(_ Spindle --	•_) Spindle
Zerk	Zerk
(_Front Wheel
Bearing	Bearing Zerk
Zerk
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---'_'--" i Pivots

(DSAE 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-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

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