Craftsman 917.275632 manual Oat, General Recommendations

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AS YOU		COMPLETE
REGULAR			SERVICE						/_r_'_TSERVlOe
	Check		Brake Operation						_
	Check		Tire Pressure
T	Check		Operator		Presence			and
	ROS	Systems							If
R	Check		for	Loose		Fasteners			If
A	Sharpen/Replace					Mower Blades				lI_3
C	Lubrication			Char_						li_
0	Check		Battery		Level					1_4
a	Clean		Battery		and		Terminals			If
	Check		Transaxle			Cooling				v'
	Check		V-Belts
	Check		Engine		Oil	Level			I_	If
	Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
E	Change		Engine		Oil		(without	oil filter)		1_1,2
N	Clean		Air	Filter						lI_'2
G	Clean		Air	Screen						1_2
	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 dirty or dusty conditions.

DATES

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11_1,2

If 2

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11_'2

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

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, 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

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 ROS systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION	CHART
@ SF	--	@ Spindle
Zerk		Zerk
@Front Wheel ,-		@Front Wheel
Bearing		Bearing Zerk
Zerk

_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

@General Purpose Grease

LgPReferto 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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