Craftsman 917.2720601 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓ s
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Intarlock Systems ✓
Check tor Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ s ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades */3
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Chedc Battery Level ✓ 4
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Check V-Belts ✓
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oa (with oil fitter) ✓ v ✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) ✓ v ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ i
Clean Air Screen
Inject Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel RIter 1/
1' Change more often when operafing under a heavy load or
In high ambient temperatures.
2 • Service more often when operating In dirty or dusty condllions.
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 opera­
tion.
5. Check for loose fasteners. iq
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4' Not required H equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 • Tighten frortl axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
® REFERTOMainlenanco “ENGINE” SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lubricants wilt attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings, if you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.