Craftsman 917.252530 Owner's Manual page 16

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CUSTOMER BILITIES
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MAINTENANCE: SCHEDULE '''!':':' .,__ ..,_"'_ ..........................
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR,SERVICE ._'__-//_._" S ERV ICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _i ......
Check Tire Pressure ..................
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Check for Loose Fasteners I/ 1_7 I_
R SharpervReP.!ace Mower Blade s i 1_4
C LuSrication Chart , _ ............. if
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Check Battery Level/Recharge !_B ......... .... I,,
0 Clean Battery and Terminals if I_
R Check_raosa×le Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Vf5
'Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ...... lk_s ......
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Check Engine OilLave1
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Change Engine Oil V _ tk_1,2,3 .................. V _ ......
E Clean Air Fi[ter V'2
N Clean Air Screen . 1_2
G InspeciM uffie r/Spark Arrestor 1_
I Replace Oil""Filter (If equipped) V_1,2
N *'Clean Engine cooling Fins : v*a .....
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Replace Spark Plug ............. " " If if "
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge .......................... Ik_2
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5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overSghten.
1 - Changemore0_enwhenoperatingundera heavyload orin highambienttemperatures.
2
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Servicemoreoftenwhen
operating in
dirty
or dusty
conditions.
3 - If eqaippedwithoil filter, changeell every50hours.
4 - Replaceb]adesmoreoftenwhenmowingin sandysoil.
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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, operat0r must maintai n
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.
(_ SPINDLE
LUBRICATION CHART
BEARING ZERK
Once a year you shouid repIace the spark plug, clean
or replace air filter, and check blades and hefts for (_ CLUTCH
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure PIVOT(S)
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
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-FRONT WHEEL (_
BEARING ZERK
IGINE®
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level.
o Check brake operation.
o Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
"ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT O1L 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.