Craftsman 917.257573 Owner's Manual page 14

CUSTOME RESPO L TmES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE__.___, _o_ __
FiLL tN DATES __.#_
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REGULAR SERVICE
CE DATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure 6#4
T Check for Loose Fasteners _ 6##7
R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 6##'4 ...........
_ Lubiicaiion
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T Check Battery Leve!/Recharge _6 ...
0 Clean Batteryand Terminals _/ . 6/
R CheckTransaxle Cooling 6f
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _#'s
, ,, Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _/5 ...... ,....................... , _, _,,,,,,,
CheckEng!ne Oi!=Levef .............. _ ........... _ .......................................
Change Engine Oil _ i_!,2,3 _#'
E CIean Air Filter _ . . _#'2
IN
Clean Air Screen 64#2 . ..
i G Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
....................................................... _ .... _ ......... _ , ....... , ........ .... - ...... - ........ -- ...... - .... . _ =- - __
I Replace Oil Filter (tf equipped) _,2
N 'Clean Engine Cooling Fins .... [ _#'2
Replace ...................................................... Spad,. Plug " ....... '........ ' ,' ...... ,' ........ :'_ _ ..... ..........
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _#_2
Replace Fuel Filter _/'
t - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oil _ilter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more oflen when mewing in sandy soil
5 - If equipped with adjustable system
6 - Not required if equtpped with maintenance-free battery
7 - Tigh_,en front axle pivot bolt re 35 tt 4bs maximum
Do nor overlighten
GENERAL RECOMtVlENDATtONS
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 assur'e
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer..
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level
,' Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure..
° Check for loose fasteners
LUBRICATION CHART
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SPINDLE ZERK _ SPINDLE ZERK (_)
® ®
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
ENGINE(_)
(9
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
(_) 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-
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DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY