Craftsman 917.270822 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation
✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
1^.3 ✓
Clean Air Filter
✓ 2
Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
1^,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Rlter
✓
1 ■ Changg more oRen wtien operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. S - M equipped wtth adjustable system
2 ' Service more often when operating in dltly or dusty conditions
3 - tt equipped wtth oil flter, chartge oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sartdy soil. 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenarwe-free batter
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs- maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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.
Ail 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 as­
sure 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
® Spindle
Zerk
® Front
Wheel
Bearing
Z e r k
0 Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel©
Bearing Zerk
Engine ®
® SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
@ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE"
Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bear-ings. 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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