Craftsman 3One 917.257562 Owner's Manual page 15

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILItTItES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__,,"f ........
F'LL 'N DATES /_._..,__"
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REGULAR SERVICE ./'_" _w/F,_f SERVICE. D ATES
Check Brake Operation _' : _ [ ........................ [ i --i ii
Check Tire Pressure
T Che'ck
for Loose Fasteners 6## 1_7= , _ _ ..............
=a SharpenlReplace Mower Blades ......... 6#44 '
"'Lubrication Chart .................... " " ' "6_ ........ i
Check Battery LeveltRecharge I_e
i_ Clean Battery and Terminals
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Check Transaxle cooling
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Adjusi'"Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks "
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Ks
Chec, k Engine OilLevel : _
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E Clean Air Filter
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Clean Air Screen
Inspect MuffiertSpark Arrester
Replace Oil Fitter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins t
Replace Air Filter Paper Car_ridge
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- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in highambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty condiltons
3 - I! equipped with oil filter, change oil oval3' 50 hours
4 _ Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soft,
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5 _If equipped wIIhadjustablesystem
6 -Not required ifequippedwithmaintenance-free b atte_,
7 -Tightenfrontaxlepivotbottto 35 ftqbs maximum
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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 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.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level,,
° Check brake operation,
• Checktire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.,
LUBRICATION CHART
'15
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® FRONT
BEARING ZERK
®
FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK
®
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
(_) SAE 30 OR t0W30 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 UFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.