Craftsman 917270841 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSgBgUTIES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure _ _#' .....
Check Operator Presence and
T L.IntedOck Systems ..............
R Check forLoOse Fasteners _ _ - 6/'7 .............6_'
(A S.,_RoplsceMoworBlades :]..........._',- ,....
Lubri=_0nC"a,_............... _ _ ....
T , J_
(} ,,Check Batte_ Level ................ ......._ ___
R clean Battery and Terminals/Recharge _ , _#P .............
Check Trenssxle Cooling _#'
"Adjust Blade Belt(s)TensiOn = _ _#'s
....... Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ...... 8##'s I ! I I i
Check Engine Oil Level _#
V'21 ............
................ , ....... ,.,,,_ Ip2 .
Change Engine Oil
E €iea,'"Ai;_,_; ..........
N Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spad_ Arrestor
#o RePl_ce Oii Filter(Ifequipped)
E €ieanEngine Cooling Fins
R_p!,a,cesp.amPlug.......
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
_,acoFue,F,,ier..................... J ..... ,
I - Ch_ng_ r'r_ro of;Ion when o_perating unde€ _ hosw load o_ Inh_gh m'nbtent tomporatures 5 - If oquippod wib% Bdjustablo system,
2 - Set,co mm*e often when operating tn dittyor dusty conditions
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free b=ttew
3 - If equipped w_th otl fitter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Flopl=o btodos moro o[ten when mowing In sandy soil.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATnONS
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 insbucted 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.
o 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 brake operation°
o Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and interlock
systems for' proper operation.
o Check for loose fastener&
7 - Ttghtet_ front rode pivot bolt to 35 tL4bs maximum
Do not ovo_ghten
LUBRiCATiON CHART
Spindle
Zerk Zerk
Front
Wheel
@ Front Wheel
Beadng
BearingZerk Zerk
Engine
Clutch
Pivot(s)
@ SAE 30 or 10w30 Moto_ OIL
General Purpose Grease
Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section
!MPORTANT; Do not oi! 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 dr/, powdered graphite type lubri-
cant sparingly
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