Craftsman EZ 917.272130 Owner's Manual page 18

20.0 hp electric start 46" mower" 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE
SC.'=DU'E
FILL.. eATES
AS YOU
COMPLETE
REGULAR
SERVICE
I_ SERVICE
DATES
Check
Brake
Operation
_
Check Tire Pressure
Check
Operator
Presence
and
T
Interlock
Systems
R
Check
for Loose
Fasteners
A
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
T
LubriCation
Chart
0
Check
Battery
Level
R
Clean
Battery
and Terminals
Check
Transaxle
Cooling
Adjust
Blade Belt(s)
Tension
V*s
Adjust
Motion
Drive Belt*,s) Tension
Ks
Check
Engine Oil Level
I_
If
Change
Engine
Oil
1_1_2._
E
CleanAirFiger
',
_:
N !
Clean
Air Screen
. '
G
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester' "
NI
Replace
Oil Filter (If equipped)
_.2
E
Clean
Engine
Cooling
Firm
_ '
_=_2
Replace
Spark
Plug
'
i
Replace
Air Filter paper
Cartri(_ge
Replace
Fuel Filter
_
V #
1 * C_
mote often when Operating und_"_
heavy load o_ in high ambient tefnperatures.
5 - If equipped
with edj,.mt able system.
2 - Service
more often when opQral_ng in dirty Or dusty conditions.
6 - Not required
if equipped
with rnalntermnce-fi_
battery.
V',
v'
=,i
v'
3 * If equipped
wi6_ oil fiRer, change
oil every _
hours.
4 - Replace
b4ades more often when mowif_
In sandy soil
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractoJ"does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
Zerk
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
OFront
tractor as instructed in this manual. Some
Wheel
adjustments
will need to be made periodi-
Bearing
cally to properly maintain
your tractor.
Zerk
All adjustments
in the Service and
Adjustments
section of this ;manual should
OAttachment
be checked at least once each season.
Clutch
• Once a year you should replace
the
Pivot(s)
spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and
check blades and belts for wear. A new
spark plug and clean a,ir 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.
• Checktire
pressure.
• Check operator
presence
and interlock
systems
for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
7 - Tighten
front axle pivot bolt to 35 It.-Ibs. ma x_lm.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION
CHART
Zerk
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
I
OGearshift
-r-"
:Pivots
O SAE 30 or 10W30 Motor Oil
O General Purpose Grease
O 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 sparing y.
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