Craftsman 917.274990 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Syetema ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ t I ✓
SharpeiVReplace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓ 1
Check Battery Level 1
Clean Battery and Termlneia
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt ✓ a
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Terrsion y '.
Check Engirte Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Ertgine OH ✓
Clears Air Filtar ✓ a
Clean Air Scraen ✓ a
Inspect Mufflef/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
✓
✓ l.a
Clean Engine Co^irtg Fins ✓ a
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Rlter Paper Cartridge
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 toe
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.
6 - Not required M •niulpp«d with >vi«lnt«r^r>c*'trM b«n«ry.
7 ' TlghtaH front
bk I« ptvot bOM to 33 h.-lba. mulrhurh.
Do not 0 V«rtlQht«n.
LUBRICATION CHART
® Tie Rod Ball Joints
© Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Steering
Sector
Gear
Teeth
©Check/
Add
Transaxle
Fluid
© Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
© Engine
® SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
© General Purpose Grease
® 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
.jgsparingly.