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Craftsman 917.255960 Owner's Manual page 15

18.0 hp twin cylinder electric start 44" mower 6 speed garden tractor

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CUSTOMER RESPONSBBULmES
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T
Check for Loose Fasteners
R
Sharpen/Replace
Mower Blades
A
Lubrication Chart
T
Check Battery Leve!/Recharge
0
Clean Battery and Terminals
R
Check Transmission
Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
E
N
Clean Air Screen
G
Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester
Replace Oil Filter (ff equipped)
N
clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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GENERAL RECOEvlMENDATIONS
The warranty on this vehicle does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence, To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain 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.
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 qYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY
LUBRICATION
CHART
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ZERK @
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BEAR,NG
ZERK
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VI. i BEARING
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(_) STEERING
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(_) CHECI{JADD-.
TRANSAXLE
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FLUID
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SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
(_) GENERAL
PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE
SECTION
SPRAY SILICONE
LUBRICANT
(MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

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