Craftsman 917.255890 Owner's Manual page 15

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AS YOU COMPLETE
R EGU LAR SERVICE _(.0_
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Check BrakeOperation Ik## V'
CheckTire Pressure V' V P
Checkfor LooseFasteners V' If
Sharpen/ReplaceMower Blades 1_4 ....
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Check BatteryLevel/Recharge !_
0 Clean Battery and Terminals V' V'
R CheckTransaxleCooling V'
Adjust BladeBelt(s)Tension .V'_..s
Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s) Tension V'5
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Check EngineOil Level If V'
Change EngineOil Ik/ 11_1,2,3 Ik_
E Clean AirFilter V'2 ._
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Clean AirScreen _.2
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Inspect M uffler/Spark A rrester V F
I ReplaceOil Filter (Ifequipped) 1_1,2
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Clean EngineCoolingFins t##'2
ReplaceSparkPlug If V p
ReplaceAirFilter PaperCartridge V'2
ReplaceFuelFilter V_,,,
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive fu]l value from thewarranty, operator mustmaintain
tractor as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustmentssection 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 oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
ZERK@
(If equipped) (If equipped)
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
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@SAE 30 OR I0W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
@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-
15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.