Craftsman 917.2565 Owner's Manual page 15

CUSTOM ESPONS LINES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check
for Loose Fasteners
R [ Sharpen/ReplaceMower Btades
A
C LubricationChart
T Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Batteryand Termina{s
R Check Transax/eCooIing
Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension
Adjust
Motion Drive
Belt(s)
Tension
Check
Engine
Oil Level
Change Engine
Oil
Clean Air Fitter
E
[ Clean Air Screen
N
F
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (lf equipped)
N Clean Engine CoolingFins
E
Replace Spark Piug
Replace
Air Filter
Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Fitter
- Change mo_e often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures,
- Sewice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
* If equipped with oi_filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
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-fuei mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system,
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten f_on[ axle pivot belt to 35 ft.qbs, max}mum.
Do not overtighten,
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) SPINDLE ZERK ___-- SPINDLE ZERE (_}
® F.oN WHEELdt i .... W"EEL®
BEARING ZERK _i ""_ -'L__ BEARING ZERK
ENGINE(_
G
CLUTCH
PWOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
, Check tire pressure.
o Check for loose fasteners.
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(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 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 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,