Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.258552 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPO ILJTIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FtLL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check fil'e Pressure
Check for Loose _-asteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower BIades
Lubdcation Chart
Check Bet_ery Leve!iRecharge
Clean Battery apd Terminals
Cooling
Adjust Blonde Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motior_ Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oi_ Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Piug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cadridge
Rep!ace Fuel Filter
SERVICE
1 * Change more often when operat}ng under a heavy lead or in high ambient temperatures.
2 _ Sewice mo_e often when operating in di_y or dusty conditions.
3 - tt equipped wflh oft fitter, change oi_ ever7 50 ltoars.
4 - Replace btades more often when mowing in sandy soil
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
DATES
8 - Not required if equipped with maintenance4ree battery.
7 _ Tighten front a_le pivot bolt to 35 ft.dbs, 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 wilt need to be made periodicaIfy to
properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adiustments 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 ptug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
LUBRJCATmON CHART
(_) SPINDLE ZERK --
®
® FROI_
BEARING ZERK
FRONT WHEEL ®
BEARING ZERK
®
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
ENGINE ®
BEFORE EACH USE
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Check engine oi! level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
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 UFE OF "['HE SELF-LUBRiCATING BEARINGS. tF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW*
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.