Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.270623 Owner's Manual

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Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks
Adjust Molion Drive Belt(s) Ter-_n I K s
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Clean Air Alter I/2
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Replace Spark Plug I_ [ t_
Replace Air Filter Paper CartTidge I_=
Replace Fuel Filter I/p
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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-
caily to properly 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
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LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk Zerk
Q FrontWheel
BearingZerk
Engine
spark plug,clean or replaceair filter,and _1
check bladesand belts for wear.A new Clutch
spark plug and dean air fitterassure
properair-fuelmixtureand helpyour
engine runbetterand last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oillevel.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Ch_.g_per-_or presenceand interlock
systemsfor properoperation.
• Check for loosefasteners.
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
O SAE 30 or 10w30 MotorOIL
• _Ge. r Grease
@ Referto Maintenance"Engine"Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bear-ings.
VLscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the seif-lubricating
bearings. If you feelthey must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubri-
cant sparingly.
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