Maintenance; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270920 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . ._,_ _ _' _ _--
FILL IN DATES
_ Bm_ O_mt_
Check Tire Pressure _ _
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Syatems I/
R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ 1_7
A Sh'lpen/Replsce M°wer Blades _#'
Lubdcation Chad
J T Check BatterY Level
R
Clean Battery end Terminals (l_
Check Trar!_.axle Cooling V*
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension (l_s i
Adjust Motion Odve Belt(s} Tension lldPs :
Check Engine Oil Level 14 / Id f
Change Engine Oil _: ll_
E Clean Air Filter
N
Clean Air Screen
GI Inspect Muffler/Spark An'ester
ReplaCe Oil Finer (If equipped) ._:
N Clean Engine Coo_ing Fins
Replace Spark Plug _
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 * Change more often when opefllitingi/41der • heavy load or WIhighambient teri!penttures. 5 - Ifequipped wi_ adjustablesystem,
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions, 6 - Not required ifequippedw_thmaintenance-freeho_eq_.
3 - IfequiPPed wlth oil filter,change oil mm¢-/50 hour=. 7 - Tighten horn axle pivot bolt to 35 ft..Ibs, maximum,
4 - P_ blade= mrs olten w_m mowing in sandy so#, Do no_oYirifghten.
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
LUBRICATION CHART
(t) S - _) Spindle
Zerk Zerk
_)Front Wheel eel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
_Engine /
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.
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(DGeneral 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-lubricatin_l bearings. If you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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