Craftsman 917.270860 - Manual (Page 18)

MAINTENANCE
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Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ 7 ✓
Sharpen/Raplace Mower Blades ✓ 4
Lubrication; Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt<s) Tension
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Check Engine Oil Level ✓
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Change Engine Oil ✓
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace OH RIter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooilrtg Rns
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air RIter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 ' Chang« more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambierrt temperatures. 5 -
2 - Setvioe more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
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3 > If ecfuippod wtth olT filter, change oli every SO hours. 7 -
4 - Bepiace blades more ol№ whan 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 №is manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodicatty 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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
If «quipp«d with ac^ustable aystem.
Not required If «quipped with maint«n&nc«-fre» battery.
Tighten front axle pivot boh to 35 ft.-lbs. msodmum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
©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 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.