Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.271131 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..,,_, _'_._
REGULAR SERVICE
CheckBrake
Operet o V' V'
Check Tire Pressure If V'
I Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems I_
I
R i Check for Loose Fasteners V' I,_7
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades V',
CT; Lubdcatioo Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ll_s
Adjust Motion Orive Belt(s) Tension k_s
Check Engine Oil Level I_
Change Engine O_1 _t=.3 II_
Clean Air Screen
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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arreste(
Rep;ace OilFilter ( If equipped) II1_1.,
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_2
Replace Spark Plug _ ll_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_= i
Replece Fuel Filter
1 - Chango more often when operating under a heavy load or in high amblenl temperatures 5 - If equiPped with adjust able system.
2 - Service m_ro offer1 whe_l Ppolating in d_rty or dusty condif ions 6 - Not r@quired if equ_oped wifh mainlenance-f ree battery¸
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours. 7 - Tighten front axle piv0q boif to 35 ft.-Ib$, maximgrrL
4 - ReplaCe blades more olten when mowing in Bandy gbll. Do not ovettighten.
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
@Front Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
(DSAE 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
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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