Craftsman 917271653 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 17

For 917271653.

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AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Operator Presence and
T Intedock Systems If
R Check for Loose Fasteners V' V_s If /
SharperL/Replace Mower Blades _s
T Lubrication Chart I##
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals V'
Check Transaxle Cooling If
Check V-BeRs iI_
Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I,_ U V*
Change Engine Oil (w_thout oil filter) _1.; V'
N Clean Air Filter _.s:
G Clean Air S_reen
NI Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
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E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.;
Clean Engine Cooling Fins If,
Replace Spark Plug _'/2
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 dJrty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not f_luirisd if _lq_p_ with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tightenfront axle pivot boltto 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
DOnot overitghten.
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
pedodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
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.
BEFOREEACHUSE
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
(_ Spindle -- _) Spindle
Zerk Zerk
(_Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Bearing Zerk
@Engine
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---' _'--" Pivots
(DSAE 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,
powdered graphite type lubricant
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