Craftsman 917.275283 - Manual (Page 16)

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation
✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ s ✓
Sharpen/Repiace Mower Blades
✓ 'a
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level ✓ 4
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxie Cooling
✓
Check V“Belts
✓
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil (with oii filter)
✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
1 , 2 ✓
Clean Air Filter
✓ a
Ciean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
^ , 2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Fifter ±iL
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
In high ambient temperatures.
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 this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust­
ments 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.
1 3 C 2 A i i I iOC?
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.
3 - Replace blade© more ofieri when mowirjg in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance'free battery.
5 “ Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs- maximum.
Do not overlighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
(D Tie Rod Ball Joints
® Spindle
Zerk
® Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
(D Steering
Sector Gear
Teeth
Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
Engine
Mandrel
Zerks
©Spray Silicone Lubricant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
©General Purpose Grease
©Refer to 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, pow­
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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