Craftsman 917.272060 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓
Check Operator Presence end
tnteilock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r ✓
ShaxperVRsplace Mower Blades ✓ r
Lubrication Chen ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade 6ett{s) Tension ✓ r
Ad)usl Motion Drive Belt(a) Tatulon
Check Engirre Oil Level ✓
Change Engine OH 1^2.3
Clean Air Filter ✓ a
Clean Air Screen ✓ =
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
R^lace on Filter (It equipped) »Ffi
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug ✓
Replace Ak filter Paper Cartridge
Re^Hace Fuel Filter ✓
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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 Sen/ice 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
spar1< 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.
Mmpemtur*». S ■ ff equipped wMh nHwetetfe syMtin.
6 • Net required If equipped w№ melnleiwice-free beiwy.
7 ■ Tighten front vUa phiet bolt to 3S ft-lb«, muimum.
DonotovefUghtan.
LUBRICATION CHART
©REFERTOMainlenarX» "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT; Do not oil or grease the
C ivot points which have special nylon
earings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
you feel
ily a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
the self-lubricating bearings. If yo
they must be lubricated, use only
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