Maintenance - Craftsman 917.255950 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
AS YOU COMPLETE
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Check Brake Operation J
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T CheckTire Pressure
R Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
T Lubricate Pivot Points
0 Check Battery Level/Recharge
a Clean Battery andTermlnals
Lubricate Tie Rod, Ball Joints
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter/Foam Pre-cleaner
NE Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester
I Change Engine Oil Filter
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
E Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
.......Replace ,Fuel Filter
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¢_"SERVlCE DATES
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy 10ad ar In high ambient lemperatures
2 - Service more often whBn operating in dirty or dusty condllJons
3 - Replace blades more _ften when mewing In sandy soil
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have
been sub ected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full va ue from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to prop-
erly maintain your unit.
All ad ustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
ths manua shou d 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
Q TRANS-
AXLE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation,
• Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART")
PIVOT Q
SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SD, SE, or SF
GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
REFER 'TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE SECTION
SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
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IMPORTANT: Do not oilor greasethe pivotpoints whichhave special
nylon bearings,VIsceus lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will
shortenthe life of the self-lubricating bearings. If youfselthsy must be
lubflcated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.