Craftsman 917.256591 Owner's Manual page 16

CUSTOMER ESPONSHBILBTJlES
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FILL iN DATES ' ._._,-O_'_.,
AS YOU COMPLETE L_ ____
REGOLAR SERV,CE .I '%RVlOE DATES
....... Check Brake 0potation '" I"_ ................. _'"
Check Tire Pressure _
T Check for Loose Fasteners 6##
,_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C Lubdcalion Chart
T Check Battery Level!Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
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Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oit
Clean Air Filter
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N Clean Air Screen
G inspect Muffler/Spark Arrestor
Replace Oi1 Filter (If equipped)
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Clean Engin'e Cooling Fir,s
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Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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t - Change more often when operating under a heavy load o_'In high ambienl temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 * tf equipped with off fillet, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace biades more otten when mowing tn sandy sell
5 * II equipped with adjustable sysiem
6 - Not required _fequfpped with maintenance-free battery
7 - Tighlen Iront axie pivof bolt to 35 It 4ha maximum
Do no_ overltghten
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 war ranty, 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..
o 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 fitter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
LUBRICATION CHART
® SPtND'E ZERK ----IF------_F--- SPINBLE ZERK ®
_) FRO NT WHEEL_::::::::::::::::::::::::::_ FRONT WHEEL-_' ®
BEARING ZERK _! "_J _ REARING ZERK
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
ENGINE ®
BEFORE EACH USE
- Check engine oil level
° Check brake operation.
o Check tire pressure,
o Check for loose fasteners.
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(_) SAE 30 OR lOW30 MOTOR OIL
® 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 IJtRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
DERED GRAPHtTE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY