Craftsman 917.273481 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
DATES
Check Brake Operafion ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interiock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ 5 ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
✓ 4
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Check V-Beits ✓
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) ✓ 1.2 ✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil fitter)
✓
Clean Air Filter
✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1^.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter
±1
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
In high ambient lemperatures-
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
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 Adjust­
ments 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
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
3 “ Replace blades more often wheri mowing in sandy
soli.
4 “ Not required if equipped with maintenanGedree battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
® General Purpose Grease
(I) 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 lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant spar­
ingly.
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