Craftsman 917.252502 Owner's Manual page 15

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CUSTOM ESPON BIL ES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FiLL tN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T Check f 0rLoose Fasteners
I Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
cA Lubrication Chart
T Check BatteP! LeveVRecharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
R Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(e) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Change Engine Oil
_ERV1CE DATES
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E Clean Air Filter
N Clean Air Screen
!G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Ptug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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5- If equipped with adjustable system,
2 _ Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 If equipped with oiI filter, change oil every 50 hours,
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
GENERAL RECONIMENDATIONS
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, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
Atl adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-freebattery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,qbs, maximum,
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean (T) ATTA_
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts 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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ENGINE (_)
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
o Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
o Check for loose fasteners,
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(_SAE 30OR 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.