Craftsman 917.270732 - Manual (Page 16)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
•r<
Clean Battery anrd Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oii Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
✓ rr
Inspect Muffler/Spark Anester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter
✓
1 - Chartg« mor« oft«n whan oparating undar« haavy load or in hitfh ambiant tamparatura». 5 - If aquippad with adjuatabla aystam.
2 - Sarvica rr>ora oftan whan oparating in dirty or duaty condHions.
3 - If aquippad with oil fittar, changa oil avary 50 houra.
4 • Raplaca bladas mora oftan whan mowing in aandy aoH.
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 wilt 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.
6 - Not required if equipped with nnain(ehar>ce-fFe« battery.
7 • Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 tt.-fbe. maxjrrmm.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
16
®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 bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat­
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.