Craftsman 917.270760 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
intertock Systems
✓
Check lor Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level ✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change En^ne Oil I^Z.3 ✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) •^.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
✓ 2
Replace Spark Rug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 ‘ Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high arnbient temperaturee.
2 • Service more often when operating in dirty or duety oor>ditk>ne.
3' If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 houre.
4 < Replace bladee more often when mowir>g In sandy soH.
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. -ig
5 - If «quipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required H equipped wHh mainterkertce'free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot boH to 35 ft,-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
©General Purpose Grease
©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
sparingly.