Craftsman 917.25559 Owner's Manual page 14

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CUSTOM ESPO
ILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check _rake Operation
Check 'ire Pressure
T Check )r Loose Fasteners
R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
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C Lubrication Chart
T Check ;attery Level/Recharge
0 Clean attery and Terminals
R Check ransmission Cooling
Adjust lade Belt(s) Tension
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Adjust
SERVICE DATES
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Check
Change
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect _fuffter/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
Clean lgine Cooling Fins
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ngine Oii Level _ ............_ ..............
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1 • Change more often when operating under a heavy load or }n high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service mere often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
Replace Spark Plug ............ .. _' _.if .......
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
Replace Fuel Filter .......... . _
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4. Replace blades mole often when mowing in sandy soil.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this vehicle does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full vatue from the warranty, operator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
AJtadjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manuat 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 fiJter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
(_)SPINDLE
(If equipped)
LUBRICATION CHART
SPINDLE ZERK (_)
(if equipped)
QFRONTWHE _)
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
®
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil leveE.
, Check brake operation.
o Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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PUMP FLUID
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(_ SAE t0W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBJLITi,_S "ENGINE" SECTION
iMPORTANT: DO NOT O_L 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.