Craftsman 917.270512 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
nu. IN OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Preserfce and
Interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ •/7 ✓
SharpeiVReplace Mower Blades ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminats/Recharge ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension.... ✓ s
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✓ s
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil •^.3 ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ a -
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ a
Replace Fuel Filter
✓
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1 - Chang« mom often wh«n opomling uncter a haavy load or In high amblant tempaiatur««. S - If «qulppad with adKntabla ayatem.
2 - S«rvlc« mor« often whan oparaling In dirty or dua^ conditions. 6 - Not raquirad If aquippad with maintenanca-fr«« battery.
3-K aquippad with oil filter, Chang« 0* «vary SO hours. 7 - Tighten front arda pivot bolt to 35 IL-ti«. maximum.
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 periodi­
cally 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
O 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 bear­
ings. 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.
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