Craftsman 917.256544 Owner's Manual page 15

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MAIHTENANCE SCHEDULE
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AS YOU COlvlPLEI"E
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery LeveVRecharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transa_le Cocling
Adjust Blads Be!t/s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
C,_eck Engine Oil Level
Change Engine OIl
Clean Air Filter
Olearl Air Scnsen
Inspect MuffledSpark Arresler
R_place Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark PkJg
RepDace Air Fil_er Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
- Change roor_ o[ter_ v_hen operating under a hea,_ ( road or in high ambient temperatures.
[: Service rr_)re r ftei-_ when oper,_ting in dirty or dus_y conditions
3 - Ir equ pped ',_,ith ell [ir,_r, ch;_.rYje oil every 50 he_rs
4 - Replace b!ades more otten when mowing in sandy soil.
SERVICE DATES
5 - It equipped with adjustabie system+
6 - Hot required f equipped witir maintel_anct_ffee barrel1,'
7. Tighten lront axle Fi,,mt bolt to :_5 fidbs nle__rimu_
Do not overtighten
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjeded 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 reptace 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,
LUBR+CATION CHART
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BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oJ(level
o 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 FtESPONSIB_LmES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE P_VO'f POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBFH-
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DtRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
_HE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICAT!NG BEARINGS+ IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ©NLY A E)_4Y+POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRIOAN't 3P#RINGLY.