Craftsman 917.271742 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
DATES
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Fissure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Preserioe and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
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Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ✓ =
Check Engirw Oti Level ✓ ✓ i i
Change Engine Oil ✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Saeen y/2
Inspect Muffler/$park Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Coolirtg Fins ✓ >
Replace Spark Rug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge [ :
Replace Fuel Filter ✓ 1 ! :
1 - Change more oflan wtien operating umler a heavy toad or in high ambient temperaturaa. b ■
2«Service mm oflen when operating In dirty or duaty condptkma.
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3 • If M(iiipped wRh oil filtar, change oil every 50 hour«. 7 -
4 - Reptace blade« more often when mowing ki «andy soil.
If equipped with adjuitable eystenv.
Not required M equipped with rrtainlerunce-kee tattery.
Tighten front axto pivot twH to 35 fL-ba. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
©BEFERTO 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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