Craftsman 917.256582 Owner's Manual page 15

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MAINTENANCE scHEDULE .f'___o_# _
REGULAR
SERVICE /_.,,_ER\JICE DATES
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Check Brake Operation _' I_
CheckTlre Pressure .... _" ' _' ' .... '
T Chlckio'r LOose Fasteners
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'R sharpeniRepiac e Mower Blades 6/4 .........
Lubrication Chart .... 6## if' .....
T Che ck Batte,P] Level/Recharge
i 0 Clean Battery and Terminals _/
i R CheckTransax!e Cooling _
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _,
Adjust Motton Drive Beit(s) Tension Ks
Check Engine Oil Level .... _ ........... 64 # ..................
Clean Air Filter V#'2 _. ....
clean Air Screen ......................... .............. "V2 .....................
G inspectMuffledSpark Arrester
| Replace 0ii"Fllter (If equipped) = .......
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Ciean Engine Cooling Fins .... !_2
Replace S ark ", .............. V' '
Replace Atr Filter Paper Cartridge ...... ' ....... ' .... _2
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I - Change more oftenwhenoperatSng under a heavylead or In htgh arnb}enttemperatures 5 - If equippedwithadjustablesystem
2 - Service more oftenwhenoperelJng _n didyor dustyconditions 6 - Not requiredifequippedwithmaintenance-free battery.,
3 - If eqalppedwtthoil _tter,change oil every50 hou_s 7 - Tighlen !rent axlepivotbe_tto 35 ft,-ibs maximum,
4 - Replace bladesmore oftenwhenmewinginsandysotf Donotovedtghten
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does net cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive fullvalue from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructedin 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 engine oi! level.,
• Check brake operation.
° Check tire pressure_
o Check for loose fasteners°
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BEARING ZERK
LUBRICATION CHART
SPINDLE ZERK (_)
_,_ FRONT WHEEL (_)
' -_ BEARING ZERK
"_ ENGINE (_)
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
" GEARSHIFT (_
PIVOTS
SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILfl"IES "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