Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.27631 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE o_._,_'_ o_. __ _o_ o_._
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Check Operator Presence and
T ROSSystems
R
Check for Loose Fasteners _ _1_5 _1_
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
T
Lubrication Chart _1_
0 Check Battery Level _4
R Clean Battery and Terminals _
Check Transaxle Cooting
Check V-Belts _#
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) II_i ,_
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
,I
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
N_ Inspect Muffler/Spark
v'
Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_11
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
Replace Fuel Fifter I_
1 * Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures
2 * Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty eondffions
3 - Reptace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with mair_tenar_ce_free battery.
5 ÷ Tighter_ front a×le pivot bolt to 35 ft -Ibs maximum¸
DO not over tighten
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.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
• At least 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
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
@ Spindle _
Zerk ,,_-_} ..............
@Front Wheel-- _'%_
Bearing Z_ _._._._.'-_._.,
@ Steering\ _-_
Sector Gear_/
Teeth L[ _ _,_
-- @ Spindle
Zerk
@Front
Wheel
aring zerk
_,,..,,, " _(_ Engine
\_x,Z"- @ Mandrel
II
Zerks
,:-._(]) Check/Add
J I Transaxle
._ _ Fluid
(_SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
@General Purpose Grease
@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Sec-
tion
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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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