Craftsman 917.27108 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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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 pedodi-
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.
7- Tightenfro_tuk_ pivotboRto35 It.-bs. maximum.
Donotcvw_ghten.
LUBRICATION CHART
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0 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 lubdcants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubdcating
beedngs. If you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type !ubri-
cant spadngly.
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