Craftsman 917.25156 Owner's Manual page 17

CUSTOMER R BILITHES
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Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine eli
Clean Air Filter
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G Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester
i Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
N 'ciean Engtne,,Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
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FILL IN DATES _ _ _,'_.' ,-t_ _O ;,_ _£,-_ ._
As YOU C OMPL
REGULAR..SERV!C E........................................ CE DATES
Check Brake Operation _ _ , ,6# #' ,
CheckTire Pressure I_ if
T Checkfor Loose Fasteners 64r _#'7
R Sha_e_Replace Mower
Blades
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c L"brtc'iionCh"" " 1 1 I iii1: ,V' . .....
T Check BatteryLevellRecharge .64_6 .........
0 Clean Batteryand Terminats 6## ...... ' ' "_ .... . ....
R CheckTransaxle Coollng ..... _#' ............
Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension 6##s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s-) T ension yes .........................
Replace Fuel Fflter
1 * Change more or[tenwhen operetlng under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperalurss,,
2 - Service more often when operating in dtdy or dusty conditions
3 - If equ{pped wiih oILfilter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing tn sandy soil,
5 - I! equipped wi_hadjustable system
6 - Not requlred If equipped with malntenance4ree battery
7 - Tighten front axis pivot belt to 35 ft4bs maximum,
Do not oveMIghten,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATUONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligenceo 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
o Check brake operation°
° Checktire pressure.
° Check for loose fastener&
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND Dt RT 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.
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LUBRICATION CHART
(_TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
t_ SPINDLE ZERK ®
_,,J,4" FRONT WHEEL ®
BEARING ZERK -._W_... BEARING ZERK
ENGINE ® SECTOR GEAR :::::::::::': :'
TEETH
(_ SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
® GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
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