Maintenance - Craftsman 917.254640 Owner's Manual

To keep your tractor running better, longer, per-
form necessary service using the following
maintenance schedule:
With Every Mewing
I. Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins
and retainer springs are secure,
2. Observe all safety precautions,
3. Keep tractor well lubricated (refer to page 17).
MAINTENANCE
BEFORE MAKING ANY iNSPECTiON,
ADJUSTMENT, OR REPAIR:
1. PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL COM-
PLETELY DOWN.
2. MOVE GEAR SHIFT CONTROL LEVER
TO NEUTRAL POSITION.
3. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "ENGAG-
ED" POSITION. REMOVE FOOT FROM
PEDAL.
4. DISENGAGE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER.
5. SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.
6. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE
BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS
HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED.
7. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP
WIRE AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG
TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCI-
DENTAL STARTING. BE CAREFUL TO
AVOID TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR
MUFFLER COMPONENTS.
SERVICE RECORD
(Enter Date Maintenance Performed)
SERVICE RECORD SCHEDULE
FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY
Fill in dates as you complete regular service 2 5 25 50 !00
HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS HOUR_
Blades- sharpen
Brake Adjustment
Check Battery
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Change Engine Oil _r t,j
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Check EngineOil Level _'
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Clean Air C{eaner Element _,_
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Check Muffler
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Clean Air Screen
Clear_Front Grill
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LubricateTractor _'_
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ReplaceSpark Plug _'
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Replace Air Cleaner Element
Check Tire Pressure
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Replace Fue! Filter
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