Craftsman 917.27581 Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication Chart

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

TROS Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners
A	Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C	Lubrication Chart
T

0Check Battery Level

RClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

EChange Engine Oil (without oil filter)

NClean Air Filter

GClean Air Screen

I	Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N	Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E
	Clean Engine Cooling Fins
	Replace Spark Plug
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
	Replace Fuel Filter

HOURS				HOURS	STORAGE
USE		HOURSHOURS		SEASON
EACH 8
	25	50	100
BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERYEVERY EVERYBEFORE						SERVICE DATES

5

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

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1	- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or	3	- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
	in high ambient temperatures.	4	- Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
2	- Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.	5	- Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
			Do not overtighten.

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 fi lter, and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air fi lter 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

➁ Spindle	➁ Spindle
Zerk	Zerk
➁Front Wheel	➁Front Wheel
Bearing	Bearing Zerk
Zerk

➂Engine

➀Gearshift

01961Pivots

➀SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

➁General Purpose Grease

➂Refer 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-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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