Craftsman 917.275031 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tiro Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence end
Interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓
✓ r
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
t/ *
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓
✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive BeH(s) Tension
Chedc Engine OH Level ✓
✓
Change Engine Oil •^2.3
✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ =
Clean Air Screen
inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 • Chang« mora often when operating under a heavy ioad or
in
high ambient temperalures. S •
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty corKJItiona. 6 -
3 - K equipped with oil filter^ change oil every 5Q hours. 7 -
4 - Repiace blades mora often when mowing in sandy soil.
If equipped wHh adjustable system.
Not required Jf equipped wHh maintenance-free battery.
Tighten front axie pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lba. maximum.
Do not overttghten.
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 repiace 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
® Tie Rod Ball Joints
® Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Steering
Sector
Gear
Teeth
©Check/
Add
Transaxle
Fluid
© Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
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LIJ TU
© Engine
® 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
.jgsparingly.