Craftsman 917.271910 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
RLL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
1' Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
In high ancient temperatures.
2 ■ Service more often when operating In dirty or dusty conditions.
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 wilt need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
Ait adjustments in the Sen/ice 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.
SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operatim ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ s ✓
SharperVReptace Mower Blades l/'s
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level ✓ r
Ctaan Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Trartsaxle Cooling ✓
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oi Level f / ✓
Change Engine Oil (wUh oi fllter) ✓ 1,2 ✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrests
✓
Replace Oi Rlter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replar^e Spark Rug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Rlter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Rlter
✓
3 < Replace blades rnoj’s often when mowing In sandy soil.
4 • Not required H equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front
bolt to 35 ft-tbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
® Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Engine
© Spindle
Zerk
font Wheel
Bearing Zerk
©Gear­
shift
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 lubricants wilt 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
.|ysparingly.