Maintenance Schedule; Lubrication Chart; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917 Owner's Manual

F,LL,NOATES
AS COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
f" SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems li_
Check for Loose Fasteners V'7 If
cA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
T Lubrication Chart V w
Check Battery Level
a Clean Battery and Terminals V'
Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension V's
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension II/s
Check Engine Oil Level I/ V'
Change Engine Oil 1_123 I_
E CleanAirFilter _Vj:
U Clean Air Screen
i/
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _i
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'2
Replace Fuel Filter V'
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures, 5 - If equipped with adiustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours,
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
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
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 fb-lbs maximum,
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk
_Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
i Beading
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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.
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OGeneral 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-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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