Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ 917.270743 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,/___/_o_'_ _'_'_
F ILLIN OATEB
AS COMPLETE
REGULAB SERV,CE E RVl C E .......
DATES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _V'
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems I_
g
Check for Loose Fasteners I_ V°z
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _64
T
Lubrication Chart I_
O Check Batten/Level
R
Clean Batten/and Terminals V _
Check Transaxle Cooling V °
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level _ I_
Change Engine
Oil _1,2,3
V I
E
Clean Air Filter _
N
Clean Air Screen 1_2
G Inspect Muffler/Spari<. Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) =_:
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when opera,rig under a heavy load or in high _mbient tempermture$. 5 - If _luipped with adjustable Iyatem.
2 - Sen_lce more often when operaUng in dirty or dusty conditions. 6 - Not required if equipped w_h maintenance-free battery.
3 * If equipped with 011 filter, change oll evew 50 hours. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bott to 35 ft.-Ibe, maximum
4 - Replace blades more often when trowing k_ =lndy ==oil Do not overtJghten.
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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper t.peration.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
pindle
Zerk f';-" Zerk
(_Front Wheel I Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
_)Engine _
17
"..°,
(_) SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
(_) 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.'