Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.257740 Owner's Manual

CUSTO RESPONS BULmTmES
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Check Tire Pressure
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Checkfor LooseFasteners
IR
SharpentReplaceMower Blades 1 6/4
Lubr'oat,oncha,t :: . ............................. ! V'
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CheckBattery LeveVRecharge ........................
0 Clean Batteryand Terminals
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R Check Transax!e co£!!n_ ! ...........
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension l 6/5
Adjust Motion Drive Beit(s) Tension I .... t.......................... $/'s
Check Engine Oil Level 6_ 6/
ChangeEngine Oil _/ 6_t2.3
I CleanAir Fitter 6/2
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Clean Air Screen ............................. 6/2
G Inspect MuffleriSparkArrester .......................
I ReplaceOil Fitter (if equipped)
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N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
6/2
ReptaceAir Filter PaperCartridge " 6/2
Reptace
Fuel Filter
1. Change more eflen when operating under a heavy lead or in htgh ambient temperatures
2 - ServiCe more ellen when operating in dirty or dusty cond{tions
3 - If equipped wi_h oil f_lteq change Oil every 50 hours
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,____ _/'_*/_"
AS YOU
COMPLETE /__ "_ _ /i_._'_.'t_
REGULAR
SERVICE
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Check Brake Operation 6/ 6##
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4 - Replace blades more o{ten when mowing in sandy se}l
5 - ii equipped with adjustable syslem
6 - Not requi_ed if equipped with maintenance-hoe battery
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
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
LUBRiCAT_ON CHART
(_)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
(_) FRONT WHEEL "__:.:_. :_:_.,',_L_FRONT WHEEL (_)
OEARINGZER ..... BEAR,NGZER
(_) STEERING
SECTOR GEAR ENGINE (_)
TEETH
BEFORE EACH USE
- Check engine oil level.
o Check brake operation,.
= Check tire pressure,
• Check for loose fasteners.,
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT
POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS•
VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WI LL 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, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,
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TRANSAXLE
FLUID
15
L_
(_ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SF/SG
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
(_ SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)