Craftsman 917.273322 - Manual (Page 19)

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 ■
Clean Battery and Termirtals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Biade Belt(s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive 8elt{s) Tension
Check Engine ON Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
1^2.3
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace ON Filter (if equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 • Change iTwre often when operating under a heavy load o t in high arr>bieni temperatures
2 - Service more often when opereling in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - It equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours
4 • Replace blades rTwre often when mowing in sandy 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.
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5 • If equipped wilh adjusiebfe system.
6 ' Not required if equipped wrih mainfenance'free battery
7 - Tighten front axie pivot bolt to 3S ft.^lbs maxirnum
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
© Tie Rod Ball Joints
® Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Steerin
Sector
Gear
Teeth
@ Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
©Engine
LU
©Spray Silicone Lubriant (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, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.