Craftsman 917.27603 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
DATES
Check. Operator presence and
T I.tef_< Systems
R che_ for Lo06e Fasteners _ _1_,,
A Sha_oeNReplace Mower Blades ll_h_
C Lubr_cati°nChart I_
0 i Chock Battery Lovel
R J Clean Sa ftety and TG mlif_l_l_
Chock Transaxle Cooling 11_
Chock V-Bel_
Check Engine Oi] Lever _ V'
Change Engir_e Oil (with oil fitter) _._ I_
E : Change En_ne Oil (without oil filter) _1_
,/
a CJeanAir Filter _2
G cJean Air ScnsBn _2
: Ir_pect MuffiedSpark Arrester I_
E Replace Od Fille_ (If equipped) _
Cte_n Engi_ Cooling Fins
Rep_a_=Spark_ug I I/
Repmce Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuet Filter V/
| - CP,,a_oe more o_len when operating under a heavy }oad Or
h_gh ,a,mblent temperatures.
2 - ,Serv_ce mo_ often when opel ati_j _ dirty or dusty co_tJons
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 properly maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments 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,
2. Check brake operation,
3. Check tire pressure.
4, Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
3 - Replace bl_os more otmn whon mowing in sandy sod.
4 -NOt re_Jk'ed if equipped W_thmaJnter_anc e.-ffee b_ttery.
5 -T_qhten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, n'_xlmurn.
Do not overEohten.
LUBRICATION CHART
Tie Bail Joints
_ S ,"2) Spindle
Zerk Zerk
_Front Wheel _Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
Zerk
;_Steerin(
Sector
Gear
Teeth
,_Checld _3)Engine
Add
Transaxle
Fluid
_ SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
_ General Purpose Grease
_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. 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 sparingly.