Craftsman 917.272068 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
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 Looee Faeteners
✓ ✓ s ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ 3
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooiing ✓
Check V- 8 elts
Check Engine Oil Level
✓
Change Engine OH (with oil filter)
✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil fitter)
✓ 13 ✓
Clean Air RItar
Clean Air Screen
✓ =
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - CKar>ge more often when operating under a heavy toad or
in Ngh ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operalirig in drrty 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
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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper opera­
tion.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
3 - Replace blades more ofteri when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Nol required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
® 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.
18