Craftsman 917.274953 - Manual (Page 16)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Syatema
✓
Check lor Loose Fastenara
✓ ✓ 's ✓
SharperVReplaco Mower Blades
Lubdcahon Chart
✓ ✓
Check Bstlery Level ✓ 4
Clean Batleiy and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check TtansaxlB Cookttg ✓
Check V-BeltB ✓
Check Engine Oil Level ✓
Change Engine OH (with oH fitter)
✓
Change Engine Ok (without oH Alter)
✓
Clean Air Fitter
Clean Air Screen
✓ s
Inspect Mutfler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replaoe Oil FWar (H equipped)
Ctean En^ne Coottng Fins
✓ s
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge
✓ a
Replace Fuel RKer
1 - Change more ollan when opaiaUng und«c a heavy load or
In high amblenl temiMraluree.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty 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 №is 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
1.
2 .
3.
4.
3 • Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil.
4 • Not required if equipped wHh makiterwwe-free battery.
5 ‘ Tighten front axle pM boH to 35 fL-bs. maxinrium.
Do rwt overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
® Tie Rod Ball Joints
® Spindle
Zerk
(2) Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
© Engine
5.
Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
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©Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Steering
Sector
Gear
Teeth
CECheck/
Add
Transaxle
Fluid
® SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
© General Purpose Grease
® Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE" Section
® Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
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.