Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.270531 Owner's Manual

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DATES
Check Brake Operation _V*
Check Tire PTeSSUTe
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
R Check for Loose FaSteners ll_ ¥17 I_/
CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i4
T
Lubrication Chad Ii_
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling II_
Adjust Blade Bait(s) Tension II_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension II1_ I
Check Engine Oil Level V'
Change Engine Oil 1_1_2.: I1_
E
Clean Air Filter _/,:
N cleanAirScreen
G Inspect MuffierlSpal_ Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (ff equipped) 11_1,2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_2
Replace Spark Plug _2 V!
Replace Air Filter Paper Cadndge
Replace Fuel Fiker I_
1 - Chang• more omen when o@_'atinguttd_h" • heavy load or kl high art]blent lem_ralurU 5 * If aquipl:md wiffl adjuslable system.
2 - Serviz:e morn o(tt*n when operatir_g in dirty or dusty cor_ditions. 6 - Not requirmd il equipped wdh mai_tenaf_e_ree b,_tt e ry
3 - tt equ_opedwith o_ I_er. ch,nge o_ _'ery 50 hours_ 7 - Tighten tK*nt Ix_e pivot bo_ to 35 tt 4_ya. m aximum¸
4 - Replace blades mo_e often when moving In sandy Joil. Do not overtightgn
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
_S
Zerk Zerk
OFront Wheel eel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
_SAE OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
_)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-lubricatin_ bearings, If you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
16 sparingly.