Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.271630 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL iN DA_ES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVtCE SERVICE DATES
CheCk Brske Operation I_ I_
Check1"Ire Pressu{e if t_
CheckOperator Presenceand
Intedeck Systems li_
Check for Loose Fasteners V # 1_7 I_
Shsrpen/Replsce Mower Blades 11_4
I.ubrtca,on Chart M
Check Battery Loved
Clean Battery and Terminals _
CheckTrensaxleCocting I_
A_t_t Blade Bsit(e) Tension (#d s
Adjust M0{_onDrive Bolt(s) Tension Ks
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CheCk Engine Oil Level _ (1_
Change Engine OII k_,l I1_ J
C_un Air Filter I_
Ciesn Air Screen II_z
I_,=pect MJeri$perk An_ster I_
Replace Oil Finer (if equipped} I_1.=
Clesn Englr_ Cooling Fins i#1_
Replace Spark Plug g_
Replace Nr Filter Paper Cartridge _=
Replace Fuel Rtler ll_
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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 ruR 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
LUBRICATION CHART
- _) Spindle
Zerk Zerk
_Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Bearing Zerk
interlocksystemsfor proper operation, that willshortenthe life of the self-lubricat-
5. Check for loosefasteners, ing bearings. If you feel they mustbe
lubricated,use only a dry, powdered
17 graphitetype lubricantsparingly.
(_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
_GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivo!
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt