Craftsman 917271070 16 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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REGULAR SERVICE _'%_,_-,>_'z,_'fSERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _V' _
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems V'
R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ 1_7 V'
CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
T Lubrication Chart I_
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals IkS
Check Transaxle Cooling Jl_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension I_s
Check Engine Oil Level V'
Change Engine Oil I_t,2,= I_
E Claan Air Filter _:
N Clean Air Screen
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G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) ._:
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_=
Replace Fuel Filter ll_
1 - Change more oftim when op_'ating undm" a heavy _ or in high anlblent temp_ltutes. 5 - I! oqu_ped with adjustable system.
2 - Son,ice more often when 0pe_if ng in dlrly or duety co_dlifons.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oiJevery 50 ho_$.
4 - Reface t_d_s more often when mowingin sandy soil
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 periodi-
cally 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.
aEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
, Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and interlock
systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
6 - Not r_lufrod if _ with maintenance-free batter/.
7 - Tighten front ax_ pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overt_hten.
LUBRICATION CHART
_indle
Zerk
Front
O Front Wheel Wheel
BearingZerk Bearing
Zerk
O Engine
0 Gear
Shift
Pivots
O SAE 5w30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
O General Purpose Grease .
O Refer to Maintenance Engine Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bear-ings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that w!!I shorten the life of the self-lubricatil...]
beari_:gs. If you feel they must be lubricate_,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubri-
cant sparingly.
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