Craftsman 917.270660 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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>^SERVICE DATES
Checit Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
T
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
✓
R Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ 2 ✓
A
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ 4
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T Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
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Check Battery Level ✓ b
R Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check T ransaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Bett(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓
E
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
N Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
G Inspect Muffler/Spark^Vrester
1
N
E
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
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Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high amtHent temperatures.
2 ^ Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty condrtions.
3 - If equipped with oil fiHer. change oil every SO hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowirtg in sandy soil.
5 ■ If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required ti equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 • Tighten front axle pivot boll to 35 tubs, maxin^um.
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.
A Spindle
Zerk
A Front
Wheel
Bearing
zerk
LUBRICATION CHART
Spindle Zerk A
Front WheelA
Bearing Zerk
Engine A
A
A
General Purpose Grease
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-lubricat­
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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