Craftsman 917.272281 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Intertock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteneta
✓ ✓ s ✓
ShaipeiVReplace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battaiy Level
✓ 4
Cletut Battery and Tarmlnals ✓ ✓
Che ✓
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine OH (with oil filter)
✓
Change Enj^ne Oil (wilhoiit oH filter) ✓
Clean Air Filler
Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect Muffiei/Spaik Aiiester
✓
Replace OH Filter (If er^uipped) V<.2
Clean Engine Cooing Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Rttsr
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy toed or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in duty or dusty conditions.
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 Sen/ice 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
3 < Replace btadM mom often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 < Not required If equipped With rnefntenance-free battery.
5 • Tighten front axle pi^ b<^ to 35 ft-lbe. maximum.
Do rtot overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
1
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2 .
3.
4.
5.
Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper opera­
tion.
Check for loose fasteners.
d) General Purpose Grease
BEFERTO Maintenance “ENGINP 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.
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