Craftsman 917.273062 - Manual (Page 20)

MAINTINANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fl LU N DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Levei ✓ g
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Bel1(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Beit(s) Tension
✓ s
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil 1^2,3
Clean Air Filter l/g
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1^,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ a
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
DATES
1 ' Change more often when operating untier a heavy load or in high ambtenl temperatures.
' 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 more often when 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.
' Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Steerin^
Sector
Gear
Teeth
5 ■ If ©quipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-tree battery.
7 ■ Tighten front axle pivot boit to 35 ft.-Ebs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
® Tie Rod Ball Joints
Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
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©Engine
©Spray Silicone Lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
©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
wii! shorten the life of the seif-lubricating
bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
20 lubricant sparingly.