Craftsman 917.289072, 917.289070, 917.289071 owner manual

		MAINTENANCE					EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
				BEFOREEACH	EVERY8	EVERY25	EVERY
		SCHEDULE		USE	SOURS .OURS SOURS HOURS100			SEASON	STORAGE
	Check	Brake	Operation	_
	Check	Tire Pressure
	Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
A Check for Loose Fasteners
C	Check/Replace		Mower Blades			_3			v'
]	Lubrication Chart
0	Check	Battery	Level			,_4

RClean Battery andTerminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate

Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness

Check V-Belts

	Check	Enqine			Oil Level				_	t,z
	Chanqe		Enqine		Oil	(with	oil	filter)	_##'1_2
	Change		Engine		Oil (without		oil	filter)	_1,2
	Clean	Air		Filter					_
G	Clean	Air		Screen					_2
	Inspect		Muffler/Spark			Arrester
N	Replace Oil Filter/If equipped)									1#'_,2
E	Clean Engine Cooling Fins
	Replace		Spark		Plug
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge									m_m
--	Re lace		Fuel Filter						______
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2 Serv_oreoft_w_,eno_e,at_ngJ_d_,tyo,							du_tycond_t_on8		4 Notrequ_red_equ_p_dw_t_ma_n_enan_re_b_tt_ry

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
@ Spindle	@ Spindle
Zerk	Zerk
@	,@ Front Wheel
Wheel	Bearing zerk
Bearing
zerk
	Engine

		Gearshift
"	019611	; Pivots

(_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

@General Purpose Grease

(-3;Refer to 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 will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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