Craftsman 917.272051 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓
SharperVReplace Mower Blades
Lubricalioi> Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxie Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s^ Ter^sion -
Adjust Motion Drive Belijs) Tension ✓ s
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Char>ge Engine Oil ✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect MuHler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (H equipped^ 1/,
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ =
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
SERVICE DATES
1 - Chang* mor* oH*n iwh*n oparath^ i.JO(J*r A heavy load or h high amW*nl lemp#ratyr*», s -
2 - Sarvic* mor* o1t*n wuhen oparaOng in itoty or dusty eoniWk>na, 6 ‘
3 - H equipped with oti fitter, change oil »very 50 hours,
4 - Rep^ac* Wades nwr* oHen when mowing in sandy soil
II equipped with adjustable system.
r4o1 required If equipped wHh mainterrarKe-irse battery
Tighten Irorl axle pivot boll lo 35 tt.-ibs- rnajdmum
po not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligende. 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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
,3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
interiock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
17
®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 selMubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.