Craftsman 917.270752 - Manual (Page 197)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interiock Systems ✓
Check tor Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r ✓
Sharpen/Repiace Mower Blades ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level ✓ b
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
✓ b
Adjust Motion Drive Bellas) Tension
✓ b
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter
✓
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures- 5 > It equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 ' It equipped wtth olt filter, change oil every 50 hours,
A - Replace blades more often whan mowing In sandy soil,
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
manuai.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
Al[ 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-fuei 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.
B '• Not required If equipped with malntenance^free battery.
7 • Tlghlen front wie pivot boll to 35 fl.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
©Spindle
Zerk
©Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Engine
Zerk
©Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Gearshift
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 will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat­
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly,
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