Craftsman 917.270512 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBlUTIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE " _ _ ,e_./_.. _ -_
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REGUI./_R SERVlCE , .._"d _/'€'t_'_-'_/_'_"I,,";'_'_[ERVICE .DATES
Check Brake OperaUon V'
Check Tire Pressure _' _'
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems
Check for Loose Fasteners VP7 lk_ :
_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _.
LubricaUon Chart I_
T Check Battery Level
R c_an Battery and Terminals/Recharge _
CheckTran=mxtecoo,n0 S/
Adjust Blade Belt,(s)-Tenslon .... _, ._:-
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ll_s
Check Engine Oil Level !k/ !k_
Change EngineOil _,= V'
BE Clean Air Filter _=
C;ean Air Screen V'=
G; Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace 011 Filter (If equipped) _t.a
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_:_ --
RepUte_ mug I/' V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _=
Replace Fuel Filter V'
1 - Change more often when operating trader = heavy load or if=high ambient temperatures. S - ff equll=ped with _lJusteble system.
2 - Service more oRen when operating In dirty o€ du_y €ondltlons.
3 - If equippedwlth oil _ter. change olevorySOhour=..
6 - Not requlre<l If _ with makltenlm_',o-ffes battery.
7 - Tighten front mdle pivot Ix)It to _ It.-II_. rnL_drnum.
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 propedy 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.
BEFORE 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
O Spindle
Zerk Zerk
Front
Wheel
O Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk Bearing
Zerk
Engine
O Attachment
Clutch
Pivot(s)
O SAE 30 or 10w30 MotorOIL
@ General Purpose Grease ,
@ 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 will shorten the life of the self:
lubricating bearings. If you feel they must
be lubricated, use only a dry, powde[ed
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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