Craftsman 917.271142 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ 7 ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓
✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Bett(s) Tension ✓ 3
Adjust Motion Olive Bert{s) Tension
✓ 5
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
1 ^ 2,3 ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
“T“
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrestor ✓
Replace Oil RIter (If equipped)
Ctean Engine Cooling Fins
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 ' Changa mora oftan whan oparatlng under a haavy load or In high ambient temparaturaa. S •
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
6 ■
3 * if equipped with oil l^ar, change oil every 50 hours. 7 •
4 < Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soH.
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. -¡y
If *quipp«d with pdju«tabf« system.
Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbe. maximum.
Do r>ot overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
©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-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.