Craftsman 917.271023 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r ✓
Sharpen/Repiace Mower Blades
✓ 4
Lubricalion Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Ertgine Oil 1
^
2.3
✓
Clean Air Rtter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Mr Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 - Chang* mor* oft«n wfwn oparating undar a haavy load or in Ngh ambiant tamparaturaa.
2 - Sarvica mora oftan whan oparating in <^r1y or duaty oondHiona.
3 - If aquippad With ol Wtafp chang* avary SO houra.
4 - Raptoca bladaa mor* often whan mowing in sandy ad.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive fuii vaiue
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual. Some
adjustments will need to be made perìodi-
calty to properly maintain your tractor.
Alt 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 r^laSb 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.
S ' t f aquippad wHh adhJatibla ayatem.
6 • Not raqutrad If aquippad wHh maintananca-fraa battary.
7 • Tlghlan front axM pf^ bolt to 35 ft.4bs. maximum.
Do not ovartighton,
LUBRICATION CHART
® General Purpose Grease
O Refer to Maintenance “Engine” Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bear-ings.
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 lubri­
cant sparingly.
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