Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.254791 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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O=eckBrakeOpe=t,oo iJ !" ' 'V,'
T C=.ckT_rePrese=re r_
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I Check for Loose Fasteners li_
C SharpenlReplace Mower Blades _ =
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Lubrlca,e Pivot Points if _ l
0 Check Battery Level/Recharge V e
a Clean Battery and Terminals V # ......... V f
Check Engine OII Level
E Cha.0e E_gine O, V" -._.2 V'
Clean Air Screen V#2i
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G Inspect MUffler/Spark Attester V _'
I C!ean F-ri!!no Co01tng Fins _ . .
I Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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Changemore oftenwhen operating under ,aheavyload at in highambienttemperatuteB
2. Serv;cemeteoJtenwhenoperating indirtyor dustycondt_ens
3 ,,Repl_ce blades moree/tenwhenmowing [nsandysot
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this vehicle does not cover ilems that have
been subjected to operator abuse or neglgence, To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual
Some adjustments will need to be made pertodlcaly to
properly maintain your unl
All ad ustments In the Service and Adjuslments section of
this manua[ shou d 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 ptug and clean air filer assure
proper air-fue! mixture and help your engine run better
andlast longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine el level,
Check brake operation,
Check tire pressure,
Check for loose fasteners
LUBRICATION
Keep unit wei lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"),
Front wheel bearings should be greased at feast once
a season.
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LUBRICATION CHART
FRONT _ *" FRONT
WHEEL ; - WHEEL
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* ATTACHMENT
CLUTCHPIVOT
" SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OiL API - SF/CC
** GENERAL PURPOSEGREASE
REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE SECTION
IMPORTANT. Do not ot or grease Ihe pivot points which have
special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants wil attract dust and
d_rtthat wit shorten the life of Ihe set-lubrlcatlng bearings, if
you feel they must be lubricated, use onlya dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingl)'