Craftsman 917.271840 - Manual (Page 19)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
BPni II AO CCQUirE:
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Opefalor Presence and
Irtteiiock SyStsrris
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓
Sharpsn/Heplace Mower Blades
Lubricalion Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level ✓ t
Clean Battery and Termirtels ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjjust Blade Belt(8) T ension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tenskm
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Mufller/^>ark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) •^.2
Clean Engine Coding Fins ✓ i
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air FHler Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filler ✓
1 - Chungt mon on*n w*i»n opraBng und*r r h«avy loud or In Mgh
2- Stfvic* mero efton when ofiorRtInQjndrty or dusty conditions
3‘ HoquIppédwWiQüntor, change oM ovory SO hours.
4 ■ Replace bladts mo«o often when mowing I
tn sandy soft.
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 property 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.
Iwnpanrtur*». 5 - If iquIppAd wfth iid|uitabl*
6 • No4 FM^ultftd H equipped w№ melMenance-lfee beftery.
7 ■ lighten fiqnl axle pM bdMe 3$ ft.-fei. maximum.
Oe not weitighlen.
LUBRICATION CHART
0General 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.
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