Craftsman 917.273060 - Manual (Page 19)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FlU IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation
✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interiock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ t ✓
Sharpen/Reptг№e Mower Blades
✓ a
Lubiicatton Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
✓ *
Clean Battery and Termkials
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
✓ 5
Check En^ne Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
✓
Clean Air RIter
✓ 2
Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace OI RIter (If eguipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace ^r RIter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter
!✓ 1
1 • Chang* tnon olían whan opatafog unJar a haavy load or In high tanUanl tan^aialu**.
2 • Saivico men oHan whan oparatkig h dirty or dusty condhlDni.
3 • II aquippad wlh oi Шаг, Chang* on avaiy 50 hours.
4 - Rapine* blade» tnon dlan when mowkig h sandy sol. 5 - H equipad wWi ad)uslabl* systam.
6 - Mol tsquhad I equipad wth makilanancalina baBaty.
7 • Tiritan Irani ada pivot ho*
10 35 II.Иbs. maximum.
Do not ovarUghtan.
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 periodi­
cally to properly maintain your tractor.
Ail 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
LUBRICATION CHART
OTIe Rod Ball Joints
9Spindle Zerk
©Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Steering
Sector
Gear Teeth
©Spindle Zerk
©Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Engine
©Spray Silicone tubriant (Move Boots to Lubricate)
©General Purpose Grease
©Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE" Section
uic IMPORTANT: Do not oil or greeise the pivot points
Check operator presence and interlock ''''hich have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubri-
systems for proper operation
cants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the
Check-for loose fasteners. ’ 'i i*® fe'^ubricating bearings. If you feel they
must be Jubneated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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