Craftsman 917.270751 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
T
R
A
C
T
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Check Brake Operation
✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check lor Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ r - ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
✓ 4
Lubrication Chaii ✓
✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
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N
G
1
N
E
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil 1^2,3
✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect Mutfler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filler (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
SERVICE DATES
1 - Cl>ange more often \hhen operatrn 9 under a heavy toad or in high ambient tarnperatures. 5 • If equipped with adjustable system
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - If equipped with oil fitter, charvge oil every 50 hours.
4 • Replace blades more often when mowing in satKly soil.
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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and interlock
systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
6 ■ Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7‘Tightenfront axle pivot boUto35ft.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
(DSpindle
Zerk
©Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Engine
©Spindle
Zerk
©Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Gearshift
Pivots
©SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
©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-lubricat­
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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