Craftsman 917.270730 Owner's Manual page 16

MA,. E,ANCE O. OU'E
AS YOU COMPLETE /__._ "_ ,./_-J, _._.-L_,
REGULAR
SERVICE
#,'_ _'_.>" _'_d_" _ '_(_'/_'_(_/_ f SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation I_ I_'
Check Tire Pressure _ , ll_
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems I_
a Check for Loose Fasteners I_ I/7
i CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i4
m Lubrication Chart V'
0 Check Battery Level
a Clean Battery and Terminals li/
Check Transaxle Cooling li/
Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension I_s
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Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level _ li_
Change Engine Oil I_t2,_ I_
E Clean Air Filter _2 2
N Clean Air Screen
G InspeclMuffler/Spark Arrester I_
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_
2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins ll/2
Replace Spark Plug _1_12I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter l# #
t - Change more o{ter_ when opelating under a heavy load or ]r_high ambienl le mperalures 5 If equipped with adjustable system•
- Service more often when operalirlg in dirly or dusty conditions 6 - Not required if equipped w_th maintenance-free battely
3 - If equipped with oil fi_ter, change oil every SO hours¸ 7 - Tighten 1rent axle pivot boll Io 35 It dbs maximum
4 - Replace b_ades more often when mowing in sandy soil DO no1 overtighter_
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to Zerk
operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain tractor as
instructed in this manual. _Front Wheel,-.
Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your Zerk
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual ®Engine'
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
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_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
_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-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lu6ricated use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparing y.
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