Craftsman 917.25049 Owner's Manual page 17

CUSTO IER RESPONSUBILITIE$
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ ../__ ...............
AS YOU COMPLETE /__O_
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._REGULAR SERV!CE_ ..... ./'__.. SER'V'ICE DATES
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Check Brake Operation i _ V #'
=,Check Tire Pressure i _ i......... J_#' ' .........
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Check"io"i"L00se F'asteners i_ J j ....... ] :_#'7
Lubrication Chart " " G## ......
Check Ba!!ery LevellRecharge 'i,.' . ............ " _ '
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
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Check Engine Oil Level _1_ I_
...... Change Eogi, ;o , . ....... "
N_ Cle,an,,,Air Filter Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Mufl]ertSparkArrester
1 Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
N €lean Engine Cooling Fins
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1 - Change more often when operaling under a heavy load or tn high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating In dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - If equipped with ell filter, change oil even] 50 hours
4. - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil
Replace Sp.rkPug . .... i i i V' "J I "
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ............. V#2
Replace Fuel Filter _ ........
5. f! equipped with adjuslable system
6 - Nol required if equipped with maintenance-freebatteq/,
7 - "i'lghlen front axieplvol bolt to35 It -lbs maximum
Do not overtighten
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 tractor_
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 oil level.
, Check brake operation.
o Checktire pressure°
° Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT: 00 NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY. POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,
LUBRICATION CHART
(_)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
(_ SPINDLE ZERK -_,
BEAR,N ZER. "'
NDLE ZERK (_)
FRONT WHEEL (_)
REARING ZERK
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SECTOR GEAR " ENGINE @
TEETH
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(_) SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
@ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
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