Craftsman 917.255160 Owner's Manual page 14

CUSTO RESPO
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _'___o_ _'_ _"
FILL IN DATES /_.,_ _/,_t. _,_"
As COMPLETE
, REGULAR SERVICE ._'_4_'#'SERVIC E DATE S
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Check B,_ake Operation 6# # .....
Check Tire Pressure _
T Check for Loose Fasteners
a Sha'penlReplace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
C 1.C.hec. k Battery Leve,/Recharge
O Clear! Battery and Ter.minais
Check Transmission Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
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Change Engine 0ii
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen .................. 1
G 1 Inspect MuffledSpark Attester
Replace OiIFitter (If equipped)
E clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change mere often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient _,emperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dlrty or dusty eendilions
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 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 tongeL
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3 - If equipped with el! filter, change el! ever'i 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more otten when mowing in sandy soil
5 - If equipped with adiustable system
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) SPINDLE ZERK -':,._-'__r----* SPINDLE ZERK (_
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(_) FRONT WHEEL ""_ :i t_ FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK(_IJL, BEARING ZER
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
ENGINE _)
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oi! level..
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure
• Check for loose fasteners.
(_SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
(_) 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 LtFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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