MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE_

AS YOU COMPLETE

_ .O_>/'_.o, _1,

REGULAR SERVICE

 

sERv,cEDATES

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Check Operator presence end

TIntedock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners

V'

_T

V'

TLubdcstion Chart

O

Check

Battery

Level

 

 

_4

 

A

Sharpen/Replace

 

Mower Blades

 

 

R

Clean

Battery

 

and Terminals

 

 

I_

 

Check Transaxle

Cooling

 

V'

 

 

Adjust

Blade

Belt(s)

Tension

 

I_s

 

 

Adjust Motion Odve Belt(s) Tension

 

+I,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

Engine

 

Oil Level

_

I_

 

 

Change

Engine Oil

 

 

_1,2,3

 

E

Clean

Air Filter

 

 

 

 

_2

 

N

Clean

Air Screen

 

 

 

I_#'2

 

 

Inspect

 

MuffiedSperk

Arrester

 

I_

 

 

Replace

Oil Filter

(If equipped)

 

_

 

NF Clean Engine Cooling Fins

 

 

 

 

Replace

Spark

Plug

 

 

_

I_

 

Replace

Air Filter

Paper Cartridge

 

V'=

 

 

Replace

Fuel

Filter

 

 

 

I_

1

- CMnge more often when operating under a heevy Ioed or in high ambient temperatures.

5

+ If equipped with adjustabte system.

2

- Servk:e more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,

6

+ Not required if equipped wllJ_rr_ntenance-free battery,

3

+If equipped with oil lilter, change oil ever/50 hours,

7

- T_ghtenfront axle pivot bolt to 35 ft+-Ibs,maximum,

4

+Replace blades more onen when mowing in sandy soit,

 

Do not ovedLgMen,

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 intedock systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk

 

Spindle

_'_'_

Zerk

_3Front Wheel ,-

 

Bearing

 

Beadng Ze_

Zerk

 

 

_)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-lubricatin_ bearings. If you feel they must be lubncated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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Craftsman 917.27076 manual Lubrication Chart, Maintenance Schedule, General Recommendations, Before Each USE