Craftsman 917.255575 Owner's Manual page 15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__/S_
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REGULAR SERVICE
__ERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation 6# 4
Check Tire Pressure V"
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Check for Loose Fasteners V"
AR Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
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T Check Battery LeveltRecharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
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'Check Transmission Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Morton Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level "_i #'-
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
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Clean Ai r Screen ::
G inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
I Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
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Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel FiJter
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1. Change more often when operating under a heavy toad or In high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating In dirty or dusty conditions
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3 - If equtpped with oll filter, changeoil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil
5 - if equippedw_thadjustablesystem
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) " FRONT WHEEL(_)
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
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.
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-fue! mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
ENGINE(_)
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level,
• Check brake operatlon_
• Checktire pressure,
• Check for loose fasteners,
(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
(_) 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-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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