Craftsman 917.270631 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replaoe Mower Blades ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Termirsals/Recharge ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Beit(s) Tension ✓ s --- ---
Check Engine OH Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine OH ✓
Clean Air Filter |
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffier/Spark Arrester ✓ 1
Replace Oil Filler (If equipped)
1
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ e
1
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓ 1
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
1
Replace Fuel Filter ✓ 1 —1_
f - Chianso more ofion whon oporpiing Ufidor a heavy toad or In high amblont tomporaturas
2 - Service more often when operating In dirty or duoiy conditiorrs
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
5 - if equipped with adjualablo syslom.
5 * Noi required If equipped with mainlononce-free balli
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft ~lbs maximum.
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 fuli value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual. Some
adjustments will need to be made periodi­
cally 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
©Spindle
Zerk
©Front'
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
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©Spindle
Zerk
©Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Engine
©Attach
ment
Clutch
Pivot(s)
17
©Gear
shift
Pivots
© SAE 30 or 10W30 Motor Oil
@ General Purpose Grease
© Refer to Customer Responsibilities “ENGINE'
Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot point:
which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubri
cants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten thi
life of the self-lubricating bearings, if you feel the;
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdere
graphite type lubricant sparingly.