Craftsman 917.258532 Owner's Manual page 16

CUSTOMER RESPON BILl
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_/_o_-_./_o_J
AS YOU COMPLETE _3_ _" _'_'_' _"_'-' _-' _,_ ._O_'_
REGULAR SERVICE
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_/_-_.,,__ RV IC E DATE S
Check Brake Operation if _#' ....................
Check Tire Pressure ............. if ___
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Check for Loose FaSteners _ _7 _/ .....
a Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubricatioo ha.
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C ........... .................
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Check Battery Level/Recharge" , _ ......
0 Clean 'Battery'a'nd Terminals .............. _/ ....... M #
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Check' Transaxi'e"cooling _ _
Adjus'i"Blade"'Be'it(s) Tension _#'s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension i_#'s
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Check Engine Oil Levei if =_
Change Engine oil ............................ t_t,2,3 if .............
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Clean Air Filter' _#_2
E' Clean Air Screen ........ _#'2 .................... ............
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Inspect MufflerlSpark Attester t## ......................
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Replace OilFilter (If eq'u'i'Pped) VTL2 ......... _=
N Clean Engine Cooling Eins t##'2 _=
Replace Spark Plug ........ ' .......... ,',,,i ' _# _ ",',','ii ........
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2 ,,
Replace' Fuel Filter ' , ................... _ ........
1 - Change more often when eperaling _nder a heavy load of in high ambient temperatures
2- Service more oIlen when operating in dirty or dusty condit{ons,
3 * If equipped wittl otI filler_ change eIl every 50 hours
4 - Repiace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil
5 _ I! equipped with adjustable system
iS- Not required {f equipped with maintenance-free batle_
7 - Tighlen front axle pivot belt to 35 It, *lba maximum
Do not overtighten
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thistractordoes not cover itemsthat 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-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer,
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engihe oil level
• Checkbrake operation,
° Checktire pressure,
° Check for loose fasteners_
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ SPINDLE ZERK_
(_) FRONT WHEELfl ; r,
BEARING ZERK
®
-FRONT WHEEL _)
BEARING ZERK
ENGINE (_)
CLUTCH '
PIVOT(S)
SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECT1ON
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-LUBR[CATING BEARINGS, IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW_
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY
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