Craftsman 917.272240 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
.L IN OATES FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR
SBtWiCE
ChBdt Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
✓
Chech for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓
Sharperi/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chari ✓ ✓
Chech Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade BeH(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive BeK(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect MufTler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped!
t /.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
✓
✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 -№«rp*inoraoflar wh»n opcreiins und«r » haevy loed or in Ngh emNenl tempentuT»».
2 - S«n^a more often when opereSnfi In dirty ordusty condltione.
3 • If equipped wHh oil iHter, chengeod every &0 hours.
4 - Replace Nedes mors often when mowing |n sandy sod.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
Herns that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive fuli value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tTeictor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Smice 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.
- If »quipp*«! with adjustable system.
■ Not required if equipped w№ mairtenar>ce-frea baltary.
7 -Tighten frori axle phrcH bolt to 3&ft.-t96. mawum.
Oo not overtighten.
LUBRiCATION CHART
18
® General Purpose Grease
® 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 lubricant
sparingly.