Craftsman 917.27077 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
FILL,. OATES
REGULAR SERVICE
DAT E$
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems t# #
R Check for Loose Fasteners II_ 1_7
: A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
i C Lubrication Chart )
O Check Battenj Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals I1_
Check Transaxle Cooling If
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s
Adjust Motion Drive BeN(s) TenSion (Ks
Check Engine Oil Level V w
Change Engine Oil _.2.3 V °
E Clean Air Filter
N Clean Air Screen
IG Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester V'
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) =1_:
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _ I1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ql_2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In hlg_ ambient tlmlpe_atures. 5 - if equipped _ adorable system.
2 - Sen_tce more often when operating In dirty or dusty condlOons. 6 - Not re_Jked If equipped with malntenance-fr=e batlePj.
3 ° If equipped with ¢41filter, change (:41evePj 50 h_r=. 7 - Tighten front axkD pivot bolt to 35 ft.-II_, maximum.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART
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 belt._ 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.
Checkfor loose fasteners.
Spindle
Zerk Zerk
Wheel
0 FrontWheel
Bearing Zerk -_ Bearing
Zerk
@ Engine
I
O Attachment : ( ) 0 Gear-
Clutch ' '
, _ shift
Pivot(s)
,._, ,_ , Pivots
O SAE 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 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, powdered
graphite type lubricant spadngly.
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