Craftsman 917.259330 Owner's Manual page 15

CUSTOME :ESPO IL ES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FiLL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation
..... Check Tire Pressure 6#4 $4# ....
Check fort.oose Feste.ers _' ! V'7
....
SharpentRe_tace Mowtr 'B_ades ......................... V', ....
Lubrication Chart _ , , _#_ '
..... ...... : i .........
Check Battery Level(Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals _#_
............ ,,,,,, , ......
Check Transaxle Cooling _##
Adjus!,B!ad,e Bett(S) Tension _#'_
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _5 I
Check Engine Oil L,e,vel _: :,_##_ .... _ ............................
i
Change Engine Oil _ ............ ,d2,3 ¢
Clean Air Filter ...... I_2
Clean Air Screen _#2 ,
Enspect M uffler/S,p,a,rk, Arrester ....... J .......... I .......................
Replace Oil Filter (lf equipped) _,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _/'2
Replace Spark Plug _
Replace A irF!!!er paper Cartriege .................... _,'_
Replace Fuel Filter
- Change more often when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperatures° 5 - If equipped with adjustablesystem,
- Service more often whe_ operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 6 - Not requiredIf equippedwith maintenance4ree battery,
- tf equipped _th Oilfilter, change oil eve_ 50 hours• 7 - Tightenfront axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.4bs, ma×im_m.
- Replaceblades more often when mowing in sandy soil. Do notovertighten.
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.
o Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean
or repface 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(9
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
° Check engine oil level.
, •Check brake operation.
, Check tire pressure.
o Check for loose fasteners.
®
O
PIVOTS
(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
® GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® REFER 1tO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBlUTIES "ENGINE" SECTION
_MPORTANT: 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-
_5 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,