Craftsman 917.270814 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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 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 tasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk Zerk
Wheel
_) Front Wheel Besdng
Bearing Zerk Zerk
® Engine
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Clutch I ' I
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Pivot(s)
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(I) SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL Pivots
@ GeneralPurposeGrease
Referto 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 spar-
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