Craftsman 917.274953 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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2 - Sewlcll morn o_ten when operat_g in d_rty or dusty condltk)_.
3 - Replace biadel mornoltonwhon mowingIn sandy SOil.
4 - NOlrllq_illldifoqulplNIdwilt n_til_lm_o4flll battlm/.
5 - TIohtlmImet _xle pivot boltl_ 35 ft.-Ibs,maximum.
D_not over_hten.
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
penodically 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
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
® Tie Rod BallJoints
Zerk Zerk
_)Front Wheel Wheel
Beadng Beadng Zerk
Zerk
Gear
Teeth
(I)Checld
Add
Transaxle
Fluid
(!) SAE 30 or 10w30 motoroil
General Purpose Grease
_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
_) Spray silicone lubdant (Move Boots to
Lubdcets)
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lubdcants 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 lubdcant
16sparingly.