Customer Responsibilities; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.259566 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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REGULAR SERVICE
CEDATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
T Cheek for Loose Fasteners 1_7 V'
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I_,=
Chart If
Lubrication
TO Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals I_
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Check Transaxle Cooling k/
Adjust Blade BeLt(s) Tension q_#'s
Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension _Jl's
Check Engine Oil Level I1 / V w
Change Engine Oil
. _1,2.3
_1 _
Clean Air Filter _2
E Clean Air Screen
1#'2
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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I,/
I Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1,2
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _i
Replace Spark Plug V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Fitter I_
1 - Change more oftenwhen operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more oftenwhen operating in dirly or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oil tilter,change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more oftenwhen mowingin sandy soil.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system,
6 - Not raquirad ifequipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum,
DO not ovedighten,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this tractor does not cover items thathave
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receivefull value from thewarranty, operatormust maintain
tractor as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properlymaintain yourtractor.
All adjustmentsin the Service and Adjustmentssectionof
this manualshouldbe checked at least once each season.
Once a year you should replacethe 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 oil level.
Check brake operation,
Check tire pressure.
Check for loosefasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ SPINDLE ZERK-_
®FRONT W HEEL 't-- I 1:::::::::::::::::::::
BEARING ZERK
(_ ATTACHMENT" !
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
(_) SAE 30 OR IOW30 MOTOR OIL
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
_ SPINDLE ZERK (_)
;.,
(_) 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-
lS OERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.