Craftsman 917.275021 - Manual (Page 20)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r ✓
Sharpen/Repiace Mower Biades ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Ak Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
|/.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 - Charted more often whan oparatihg under a heavy load or in high ambient tamperaturea.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 • If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 • Replace blades
iT№re often mowing in sandy soil.
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.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery,
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bott to 35 fl.-lbe. maximum.
Do r>ot overbghtert.
LUBRICATION CHART
0Tie Rod Ball Joints
20
(pSpray Silicone Lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
(DGeneral Purpose Grease
(DRefer 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, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.