Craftsman 917.271815 - 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
✓ ✓ 5 ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ *3
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Check V-Belts
✓
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil (with oil filler) ✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen ✓ 3
Inspect Muffier/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge */2
Replace Fuel Filter
±1
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 conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
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.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
® Spindle
Zerk
@ Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
@ Engine
Spindle @
Zerk
Front @
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
19
©
Gearshift
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 wilt 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, pow­
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.