Craftsman 917.27339 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication Chart

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Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems

a	Check	for	Loose	Fasteners	V #	_5	V #
T	Lubrication		Chart				_1_
0	Check	Battery Level			Blades	_43
	Sharpen/Replace			Mower

RClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Beffs

	Check		Engine		Oil Level		_
	Change		Engine		Oil	(with oi_ filter)	_1,2	_1_
E	Change		Engine		Oil	(without oil filter)	_1,2
N	Clean	Air		Filter			_2
G	Clean	Air		Screen			_1_2
N_	inspect		Muffler/Spark			Attester
E	Replace			Oil Filter (If equipped)				_2
	Clean		Engine		Cooting Fins			_1# 2
	Replace			Spark	Plug			_'2
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
	Replace			Fuel Fitter

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

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

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

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance4ree battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 It-Ibs maximum.

DO not ovedighten.

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 wilt 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
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Zerk			Zerk
@Front Wheel			@Front Wheel
Bearing			Bearing Zerk
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dbSAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

@General Purpose Grease

¢3_Referto Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants wilt attract dust and dirt that wilt shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feet they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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