Craftsman 917.258543 Owner's Manual page 15

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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MA,NTENANCE SC.EDuLE .....
F,LL,N DATES -
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check BrakeOperation I_
CheckTire Pressure ,,
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Checkfor LooseFasteners If
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i i Sharpen/Rep lace Mower Btades 1_4
LubricationChart Irl/ V _
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Check Battery LeveVRecharge , V_
0 ,,C_ean Ba_e_ a nd Terminal. !V' V'
R Check Transaxle Cooling V _
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
ChangeEngineOit
CleanAir Filler
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N ,C leanAir screen
G Inspect MuffledSparkArrester
I Replace Oil Fijter (If equipped)
Clean
Engine Cooling
Fins
ReplaceSparkPIug
Replace
Air Filter
Paper Cartridge
ReplaceFuelFiite{
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t .. Change mote ellen when operating under a heavy load ot in high ambient temperatures
2 o Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 .. If equipped with oil filter, change oit every 50 hours
4. Replace b)ades more eltan when mowing in sandy se()
5 - Ir equipped with adiustabie system
6 - Not required If equipped with maintenance*free battery.
7 - Tlghlen front axle pivot bolt to 35 It-Ibs maximum
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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
properIy maintain your' tractoL
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 oilteveL
• Check brake operation_
• Check tire pressure.
• Checkfor loose fasteners.
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LUBRICATION CHART
_DLE ZERK (_)
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FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
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CLUTCH
. P.IVOT(S)
PIVOTS
(_) SAE30 OR10W30MOTOROIL
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(3) REFERTOCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES " ENGINE"SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTSWiLL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE L(FE OF THE SELF-LUBRiCATING BEARINGS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
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DEREDGRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT
SPARINGLY,