Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.255460 Owner's Manual

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ILITIES
Check BrakeOperation If
CheckTire Pressure .... _' _ .............
Checkfor LooseFasteners _#1
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A Sharpen/ReplaceM'ow;rBlades tf4
T Check Battery
LeveiiRecharge ........ _ .......
0 Clean Batter,.# a nd Terminals V # ,
a Check Transmissio n Cooling .... I_
Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension t_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s)Tension Ks
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3 - If equipped with oil fitter, change oil every 50 hours,
4 - Replace blades more ellen when mowing in sandy soit.
5 - tl equipped with adjustable system
Check EngineOil Level If If
Change EngineOil ...... ' _' ;_'_.2,3; ' '
E Clean Air Filter VI2
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CleanAir Screen , _,/2 ...........
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InspectMuffler/SparkArrester _/'
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ReplaceOil Filter (if equipped) _,2
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ReplaceSpark Plug _ _#'
ReplaceAir Filter Paper'Cartridge .............. V#'2.............
ReplaceFuel Filter
I - Change more olten when operating under a heavy Iced or tn high ambien_ temperalures
2 _ Service more ellen when operating in ditty or dusty conditions..
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thisvehicle does not cover itemsthat have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain
unit as instructed in this manual,.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit..
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 for loose fasteners.
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(_)SPINDLE
LUBRICATION CHART
SPINDLE ZERK (_
BEARING ZERK
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CLUTCH PIVOT
(_)CHECWADD _"
PUMP FLUID
(_)SAE lOW30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
I _ENGINE(:_
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS 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..