Craftsman 917.272762 manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE

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REGULAR		SERVICE				_'__"S	E RVIC E DATES
	Check	Brake Operation
	Check	Tire	Pressure			_
T	Check	Operator		Presence	and
	Interlock	Systems
R	Check	for	Loose	Fasteners		_	_5
_	Sharpen/Replace			Mower	Blades	_3
T	Lubrication		Chart

0Check Battery Level

a	Clean	Battery	and	Terminals
	Check	Transaxle		Cooling
	Check	V-Belts
	Check	Engine	Oil	Level	_	I_

Change Engine Oil (with oil fitter)

EChange Engine Oil (without oil filter)

GN CleanAirFilterScreen

_ Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester

EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

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

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

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3 - Replace btades more often when mowing in sandy soil

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bog to 35 ft.qbs, maximum.

DO not overtighten.

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

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periodically to properly maintain your trac- tor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

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•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

f.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.

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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

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, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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