Craftsman 917.271653 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGUUVR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check tor Loose Fasteners ✓ l/s ✓
SharpeiVReplace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Teiminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Check V-Belts ✓
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Chartge Ettglne Oil (with oil filter) ✓ , 2 ✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spaik Arrester ✓
Replace Oil RIter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Rns ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air RIter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel RIter
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 oondrtions-
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 operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowirtg in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenarkce-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 3S maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
® Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
■©Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
17
©Gear­
shift
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-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.