Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271062 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Operator Presence and
i T IntedockSystems I_
R
Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _7 I_
i _
LubrlcatlonSharpen/Replace
Mower Blades i'
IT
Chart I_
0 Check Battery Levet
R
Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Check Traneaxla Cooling I_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension II_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Ks
Check Engine Oil Level V'
Change Engine Oil l_t2,=
E
Clean Air Filter
N
Clean Air Screen
G Inepect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_t2
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _=
Replace Spark Plug I_ ll_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter _d
1 * change more often when operating under • heavy Io=d or in high •mb_ent temperatur*=. 5 - if _luipp•d with adjuetabl• =yltorn.
2 - Service mo_• often when operating in dirty or du•ty cond_tionl. 6 - NOt te<loired if iquipped with mainteruinco-f re• battory,
3 - II equipped wifh o_ filter, change oil •very 50 houri, 7 - Tighten front •=de pivo_ bok to 35 ff,-Ib$, rr_xirnurn.
4 - Replace blades rnorl often when mowing in ==ndy =oiL DO not overt_ghten,
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 operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk _:,-" Zerk
(DFront Wheel Wheel
Bearingzerk
_dng Zerk
17
(DSAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
_REFERTO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
civot points which have special nylon
earings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubricatin 9 bearings. If you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.