Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.255930 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 7___o_/"
FILLINDATES
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REGU_R SERV!CE .,_'__._:/£,_"SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _,Gf 6/
Check Tire Pressure 6#4 6/
Check for Loose Fasteners 6## 6/#4
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Sharpen/Replace Mower
Blades
6/4
Lubrication Chart ' . . , . 6/ 6#4 , , ,
T ,Check BatterY Level/Recharge .......... 6/
0 Clean Battery and Terminals 64# 6# 4
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
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N Clean Air Screen ....
G Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester
I Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
NE Cfean Engine Fins
Coolir],g
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Reptace Fuel Filter
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3 - If equipped with oil filter, change eli every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil
I _ Change mere often when operating under a heavy load or In hlgh ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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 dean air fiiter assure
proper air4uef 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 POENTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARING& 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
LUBRICATION CHART
(_TIE RODBALLJOINTS
(,_)SPINDLE ZERK------_/__ _-- SPINDLE ZERK(_)
(_ FRONT
WHEEL
_'__,:-_'::_:L;_" FRONT
WHEEL
(_)
@ STEERING
SECTOR GEAR ENGINE (_)
PLATE
(_) CHECIqADD .,.
TRANSAXLE
FLUID
15
(_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE SECTION
SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)