Craftsman 917.270831 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operatiorr ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓
✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners '
✓
✓ 7 ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level ✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ✓ 5
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓
Clean Air Biter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Mufller/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
|/.2
Clean Engine Cooling Rns ✓ 2'
Replace Spark Plug
✓
✓
Replace Mr Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
SERVICE DATES
1 ~ Change more often when operating under a heav 7 load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 * H equipped with oit filter, change oit every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
If equipped with adjustable system.
Not required if equipped with maintenance^free battery.
Tighten front axte pivot bolt to 3S ft.-lbs. manmum.
Do not overtighten.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
®SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
©GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
©REFER TO Maintenance “ENGINE” SECTlOh
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivoi
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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