Craftsman 536.257670 Owner's Manual page 16

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or negligence, To receive fuUvalue
from warranty, operator must maintain lawn tractor 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 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
e Check engine oillevel.
e Check brake operation.
e Checktire pressure
e Check for loose fasteners
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHEDULE
FILL IN SERVICE DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen or Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level/Recharqe
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transmission Coolinq
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adiust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
(1) Change more ollen when operaling under a heavy load or in high ambienl tempeIalures
(2) Service more ohen when operating in dirty of dusly conditions
BEFORE EACH USE
AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
EVERY 8 HOURS
EVERY 25 HOURS
EVERY 50 HOURS
EVERY 100 HOURS
BEGINNING EACH SEASON
BEFORE STORAGE
SERVICE DATES
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(3) - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
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