Craftsman 917.271130 - Manual (Page 16)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Biake Operation
✓ ✓
1 C-iH?
Check Tire Pressure
✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ 7 ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
✓ 4
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxie Coding
✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
✓ i
Adust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
✓
Change Engine Oil 1^.3
✓
Gean Air Filter
✓ 2
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spatk Anester
✓
Replace Oil Finer (If equipped)
Gean Engine Cooling Rns
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge
✓ a
Replace Fuel Filter
✓
2 - Serve« mor« often when opereCng h dirty or duety condlione.
3 • K «qu^ed vrllh oil filer, ofwn^e oH every SO hour*.
4 > Replace blade» more often when mowing lr> »«ndy eoil.
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
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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
1 embieril tertiiper»lur»i. $ - ff equipped with »(^ueteUe eyetem.
ft ■ Not required H »pipped wth meinier>»rKe-free beflery.
7 - Tighten frore «xle pivot boft to 35 ft.-bi. meximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
16
©SAE 30 or lOwSO MOTOR OIL
©GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
©REFER TO Maintenance “ENGINE’ SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
e oints which have special nylon bearings.
iscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-tubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, i^wdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.