Maintenance; With Every Mowing - Craftsman 917.254520 Owner's Manual

To keep yourtractor running better and longer,
perform necessary setvioe using the follow=
ing maintenance schedule:
WiTH EVERY MOWING
1. Make sure all nuts on bomtsare tight and cotter pins and
retainer springs are secure.
2. Observe all safety precautions.
3. Keep tractor well lubricated (refer to page 24).
4. Make sure areas around muffler, engine and mower
deck are clean and free of debris buildup.
MAINTENANCE
FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, iNSPEC-
TiON OR MAINTENANCE:
1. PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL COMPLETELY iNTO
"BRAKE" POSITION.
2. MOVE GEARSHIFT TO "N" NEUTRAL
POSiTiON,
3. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN-
GAGED" POSiTiON. REMOVE FOOT
FROM PEDAL.
4. PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER iN "DISENGAGED" POSi-
TION.
5. TURN iGNiTiON KEY TO "OFF" PO-
SITION.
6. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE
BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS
HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED.
7. REMOVE THE iGNiTION KEY.
8. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND
KEEP WiRE AWAY FROM THE PLUG
TO PREVENT iNJURY FROM ACCF
DENTAL STARTING. BE CAREFUL
TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT ENGINE
OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS.
RECORD
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Change Engine Oil
Check Brake
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Air Screen
Clean Air Cleaner
Lubricate Pivot Points
Level and
Clean and Terminals
Carburetor Ad
V-Belt Adjustment
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Check Muffler
Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Fuel Filter
SERVICE DATES
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