Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.254530 Owner's Manual

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Check T_rePressure 6_4
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Mower Blades 1
0 I Clean Battery and Terminals
I Adjust Blade Bel!,(s}Tension i
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..... Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil 6_
Clean Air Filter
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N Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester
I Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
N Glean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
...RePlace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil even/50 hours,
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy self
I - Change more often when operating under a heavy lead or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service mere 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 (If equipped)
receive full va_ue from the warranty, operator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments wilt 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(If equipped)
(_) FRONT W_
BEARING ZERK
CLUTCH PIVOT
"FRONT WHEEl,. (_
BEARING ZERK
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level,
• Check brake operation,
• Check tire pressure,
" Check for loose fasteners.
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(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SFiCC
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE 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 ONLYADRY, POW-
DERED GRAPH TE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY_