Craftsman 917.27223 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE T)_ _ _ _ _ _/_J
REGULARSERVICE i,_" __s" _'/_ / SERVICE DATES !
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check Tire Pressure It## _1
CheCk Operator _ and
T Int_ sysv_s IV#
R Che_ for LOOse FaSteners V* _r+ V'
CA Sharpen/Rop4_ce Mower Bl_bd_ _4
T Lub_oo Chart I_ I,/
0 CheckBatte,7 Level
R Clean B.attefy and Tefm,rals _ It##
Ched( T_n F=la_eCoOling If
Adjust Bk_de Belt(s) Tension _s
Adjust Mobon Drive B*dt(s) Ter_ion _,_s
CIWPCk Engine Cd Level _
Change Engine O1{ _2_
E clean r&JrFilth* tl_z
N Clean Air _n _2
G InspectMuff_r/spa_ Am_ter t_/
i_ Rep_ C311F_lte_ equipped) _.2
pr
E Cle_n Engine C(;o_ing Fins I_/;z
Re_ Air Filte_ Paper Cartridge _2
ReplaceFuelFilter 11_
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon 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 instructedin this
manual. Some adjustments will need to
be made pedodically 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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
intedock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
_) Spindle-_-I_F'--- Spindle(_
Zerk ,_=dl I1_ Zerk
¢_)Front._+ ++-+-+=+"_+i'_Front Wheel (_
Wheel _'_J __ ,_ Bearing
Bearing ,_ _ +=_--,:_ zerk
Zerks :, _ I
',"-;- -_-: Pivots
(_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
bearings. Viscous lubricantswill attract
dust and dirt that willshorten the life of
the self-lubricatingbeadngs. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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