Craftsman 917.272247 - Manual (Page 15)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
DATES
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ s ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ 3
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Check v-Beits ✓
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) ✓
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) ^1.2 ✓
Clean Air RIter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
inspect Muffler/Spatk Anester ✓
Replace Oil Fitter (If equipped) I/.2
Clean Engine Cooling Rns ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air RIter Paper Cartridge 1/2
Replace Fuel RIter
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.
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
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.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with malntenar^ce^free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft-lbs. maximum.
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
bear-ings. 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.
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