Craftsman 917.27317 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Maintenance Schedule

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I"_,_ ,_ _,_ _ o._. ,_

REGULAR		SERVICE
	cC:I: ;kk	Birak;iOp;r			ra:ion	_	_'
T	Check	Operator			Presence	and
	Interlock		Systems			I_
a	Check	for	Loose		Fasteners	_
T	Lubrication		Chart
0	Check	Bailery		Level		Blades
	Sharpen/Replace				Mower
a	Clean Battery and Terminals
	Check	Transaxle			Cooling
	Check	V-Belts
	Check	Engine		Oil Level		_

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

EChange Engine Oil (without oil filter)

GN CleanAirFilterScreen

inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

E Replace 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 operatinq in dir[y or dusty conditions.

DATES

11_5

_3

1_1,2

1_#'1,2

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V'2

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3 - RepIace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt 1o 35 ft.dbs, maximum.

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

periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•At least 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

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
@ SF	--	(2)Spindle
Zerk		Zerk
@Front Wheel		@Front Wheel
Bearing		Bearing Zerk
Zerk

@Engine

_0#Gearshift Pivots

Q}SAE 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, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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