Craftsman 3One 917.252531 Owner's Manual page 17

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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES
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Check Tire Pressure _#'
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Cheek for LeoseFasieners - if
AR Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
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Air Screen
G inspect Muffter/SparkArrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
NE Clean Engine C'ooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
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Replace Fuel Filter if
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___/_o_n_
AS YOU COMPLETE
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REGULAR SERVICE ............................_,/'_!/_-_'%_VSERVIOE DATES
Check Brake Operation if
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Check, Battery LeveVRecha!ge ................. _ ........
Clean Battery and Terminals tf IV#
Check Transaxle Cooling If
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension VP5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V's
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Cheek Engine 0iiLevel V _ V f
Change Engine Oil ,,t/, ..............,i_t_,3 ........... if
Clean Air Filter VP2
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or tn high ambtenltemperatures
2 _ Service more ellen when operating In dirty or dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oil filler, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades mere often when mowing in sandy soil
5 - t! equipped wi_hadjustable system
6 - Not requiredt! equipped wilh maintenance-tree batlery,
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft_lbe, m_ximum
Do net overtlghten
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover itemsthat 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 seasom
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
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Check engine oil level.
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Check brake operation.
,, Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners°
LUBRICATION CHART
1_ SPINDLE ZERK ZERK(_
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BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
ENGINE @
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
(_SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OiL
@ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) 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
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