Craftsman 917.270840 - Manual (Page 19)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE ^^Ci^SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Prasence and
Interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ т ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level И
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ✓ s
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ г
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffier/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ i
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ s
Replace Fuel RIter ✓
1 ‘ Ch«ng« rnore often when operating under a heavy loed or ki high ambient temperaturee.
2 - Service more often wrhen operating in dirty or duety concBtkvrw.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hour».
4 < Replace blades more often when rrtowlng in sandy sou.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 • Not required H equipped with meintenance-free batte
7 - Tighten front axle pirót bolt to 35 maximum.
Oo not overtighten.
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 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
O SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
@ General Purpose Grease
0 Refer to Maintenance ‘Engine’ Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bear-ings.
Viscous lubricants wilt 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 typo lubri­
cant sparingly.
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