Customer Responsibilities; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.254850 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER ESPO LUTIlES
..... Check Brake Operaiion ................................................................... 6# 4
Check Tire Pressure 6# 4
T Check for Loose Fasteners _ 6# 4 J
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C Lubrication Chart i 6_ 1 I I_
T Check Battery Level/Recharge 6#4
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Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt{s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
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.................... CheckEngine oil Level.................................. _ .................... [_ ............. .....................................
Change EngineOil
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Clean Air Filter _1'2
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Clean Air Screen
G Inspect MuffledSpark Arrester
I Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 _ Change more o!len when operating under a heavy Ioad or in high ambient temperatures 3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours
2 - Sewice mote often when operating in dirly or dusty conditions 4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
5 - If equipped with adjustable system
GENERAL RECOMiVIEN DATIONS
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 wilt 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 air4uel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer°
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation..
o Checktire pressure.
Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
@SPINDLE ZERK -- SPINDLE ZERK (_)
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_NT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK
ENGINE (_)
GEARSHIFT (_)
PIVOTS
(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
1_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS
LUBRICANTS 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,
_C_WthF'_'FI1 _R^PHITF TYPF I URRICANT SPARINGLY,