Craftsman 917.271061 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓
✓ r
✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
✓ 4
Lubrication Chari
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
✓ 5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
1^2.3 ✓
Clean Air Filter
✓ 2
Clean Air Screen
✓ a
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil RIter {It equipped)
V<.2
Ciean Engine Cooling Rns
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
✓ a
Replace Fuel RIter
✓
SERVICE DATES
^ ITKK9 oAtn when operetino under a hetvy ioAd or ki high Ambient tAmpArAturee» 5 -
2 - ServicA moTA oftAn when opAiiting In dirty or dusty cortdHiorw. 6 '
3 - If AduipPAd wHh oil fMAf, chAng# oil Avery 50 hour«. 7
4 - Reptace bled«« more often when mowing In tAT>dy soil.
If equipped with adfuetabie system.
Not required if equipped with iriAintenAnce-lree betlery.
Tighlen front Axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,-be. maxirrHim.
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. 17
LUBRICATION CHART
©REFERTO Maintenance “ENGINP SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have speclaj nylon
bearings. Viscous lubricants wilt attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubneated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.