Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.256410 Owner's Manual

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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
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AS YOU COMPLETE
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REGULAR..SERVICE
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SERVICE
DATES
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
: 5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - tf equipped with oi! fitter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
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-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
(_) SPI
_IDLE ZERK(_)
6 - Not requiredif equippedwtthmaintenance4reebattery.
7 - Tightenfront axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs, maximum,
Do notovertighten.
LUBRICATION
CHART
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FRONT
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BEARING
ZERK
BEARING
ZERK
®
CLUTCH
:
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
°
Check
brake
operation.
:,
Checktire
pressure.
°
Check
for loose
fasteners.
(_) SAE 30OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(_ 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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Check Brake Operation
If
if
Check Tire Pressure
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"C'heck for Loose Fasten'ers .....
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R _sharpen/Replace
'Mower Blades
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AC Lubrication Cha.rt
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Check
Battery Level/Recharge .........
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Clean Battery and Terminals
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Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Biade Belt(s) Tension
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Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
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Check Engine Oil Level
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Change Engine Oil
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Clean Air Filter
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Clean Air Screen
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Inspect Muffl'er!Spark Arrester
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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Replace Spark Plug
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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Replace Fuel.Filter
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