Craftsman 917.272057 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE ^
-si ^ / «1
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check lot Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ 7 ✓
Sharpen/Roplace Mower Blades ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level ✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✓ 5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ✓ s
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
1 ^ 2,3 ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect MuHler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filler (1 equipped)
•/,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
✓ Replace Spark Plug ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filler ✓
DATES
1 ■ Change niore often when operaling under a heavy load or m high ambient temperatures. S •
2 ■ Service more often when operatirrg dirty or dusty corrditions 6 -
3 - If equipped with oil flfier. change oil every 50 hours. 7 •
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
If equipped with adjustable sysierri.
Not required if equipped with maintenance'free battery.
Tighten front axle pivot boH to 35 ft.-lbs maximum
Do 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
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
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
@ Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
© Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
©Engine'^,'^/
©Gear­
shift
Pivots
©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-lubricating
bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.