Craftsman 917.271110 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Che^ Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence ar>d
Interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasterters ✓ ✓ 7 ✓
SharpeiVReplace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Termnals/Recharge ✓ ✓
Check Transaxie Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✓ 5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ✓ 5
Check Engine OH Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓
Clean Air RIter
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muftier/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil RIter (If equipped) •^.2
Clean Engine Cool trig Fins
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air RIter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 • Char> 9» mor* oft«n whan oparatlng undar a haavy load or in high ambiant tamparaturas.
2 - Safvica mora oltan whan oparating in dirty or dusty cortditlorts.
3 - If equippad with oi Mar, changa oi ovary 50 hours.
4 - Raplaca bladaa more oft an whan mowing in sarxty soi.
5 • If aquippad wHh ar^uatabla systam.
6 • Not raquirad H aquippad with maintartanca-fraa battary.
7 - Tightan front axis pivot bolt to 35 ft.*tos. maxinwm.
Do not ovartlghtan.
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
sysferffe foriprbper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
© Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
6 Engine
O Attachmenf
Clutch '
Pivotfs)
© Spindle
Zerk
© Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Gear
Shift
Pivots
O SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
© General Purpose Grease
G Refer to MaintenatKe “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 lubri­
cant sparingly.
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