Craftsman 917.270814 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL tN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Tin Pressure
✓
Check Operator Presence and
kiterkxA Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r ✓
ShaiperVFIaplaca Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check T ransaide Cooling
✓
Adfust Blade Bett(s) Tension
✓ 5 Adjust Motion Orivo Belt(s) Tension
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
✓
Clean Air Filter
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Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect MufftedSpark Anester
✓
Replaoe Oil Filter
(If
equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter
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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.
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LUBRICATION CHART
Spindle ®
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
® Engine
Attachment
Clutch
Pivotfs)
—Spindle®
Zerk
Front ®
Wheel
i Bearing
Zerk
Gearshift
Pivots
18
® SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
® General Purpose Grease
® Refer to Maintenance “Engine" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bear-ings. 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.