Craftsman 917.275013 - Manual (Page 16)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
DATES
Check Brake Operation ✓
T7-
Check Tire Pressure ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check lor Loose Fasteneis
✓ ✓ s ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level ✓ 4
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Check V-Belts
Check Engine OH Level ✓
✓
Change Engine Oil (with oil filler) ✓ 2 ✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
✓
Clean Air Filler
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace OH Filler (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ±L
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ami"- ' remperatures.
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
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
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required If equiioped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot boll to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
@ Tie Rod Ball Joints
® Spindle
Zerk
®From Wheel
Bearing Zerk
(D Spindle
Zerk
@ Engine
16
(2) Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Steering
Sector
Gear
Teeth
©Check/
Add
Transaxle
Fluid
® SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
® General Purpose Grease
(2) Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section
@ Spray silicone lubriant {Move Boots to
Lubricate)
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
sparingly.