Craftsman 917.272420 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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Ch6ck Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Levet
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Ter>sion
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G
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Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil 4^2,3 ✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
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
✓
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i' Sarvica more oHori vutvan oparalirtg in dirty or dusty conditions.
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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 fitter, 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
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
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LUBRICATION CHART
©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-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be iubneated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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