Craftsman 917.270750 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation
✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Intertock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r ✓
Shaipen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
✓
✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery at>d Terminais
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
✓ 5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
✓ 5
Check Engirte Oil Level
✓
✓
Change Engine Oil
✓
Clean Air Fitter
✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
a <.2
Clean Engine Cooling Rns
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Rter
✓
1 > Chang« mor« oh«n wh«n oparating und«i a haavy kwd or in Ngh ambiani tamparaturaa. S • If aqutppad with adjuftabia ayatam.
2' Safvica mora often whan oparating in dirty or dusty condMona.
3 > If aquippad with ofl iHt«r, changa ol «vary 50 hours.
4 * Raplaca blad«« mora often whan mowing In sandy aoU,
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.
6 - Not roquiiwj a •qulpp«l wttti matirtwiaraiHm batMty.
7 - TIghlon (root udo pint bolt to 35 (t.*t. nwlmum.
Do not ovoitlghton.
LUBRICATION CHART
(2) spindle
Zerk
©Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
© Engine
-----Spindle @
Zerk
Front @
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©
Gearshift
Pivots
©SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
© General Purpose Grease
© Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE”
Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivo
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the setf-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite t^e lubricant sparingly.
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