Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271635 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./___/':/'_'_//_ _/i_'_e,'f"
FILL IN DATES _£
REGULAR SERVICE _:
As COMPLET
DATES
Check Brake Operation _1_ _1_
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems I_
a Check for Loose Fasteners I1_ 1_7 I_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i4
i T Lubrication Chart I_
0 Check Battery Level
a Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling If
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s
A0just Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension I_s
Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_'
Change Engine Oi1 I1_123 I_
E Clean Air Filter
N Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_
NI Oil Filter (If
Replace equipped)
2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_2
Replace Spark Plug I_' I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
Replace Fuel Filter I1_
1 - Change mole oflen when operahng under a heavy load or in high a mb4ent temperatures 5 - If equipped with adjustable system
2 - Se f vice more elten when operating in dirly or dusty COn(tllions 6 Nol required ii equipped wJlh maintellarlce.lree battery
3 II equipped wilh oil fl_ter change oil every 50 hours 7 • Tighten Iionl axle pivot bolt to 35 It -Ibs maximum
4 Replace blades more ellen when mowing in sandy SOd DO not overtlghten
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
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
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
@ Spindle -- .@ Spindle
Zerk _ Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Bearing Zerk
®Engine '
_Gear-
r-" I
shift
"---' '---J Pivots
OSAE 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-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
17 sparingly.