Craftsman 917.259542 Owner's Manual page 15

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULARSERVICE
SERVICE DATES
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Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check for Loose Fasteners
SharpentReptace Mov,er Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level/Recharge
CI_
Check Transaxle Ceoting
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oft
Clean Air Filter
Cfean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Fi]ter
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperalures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusiy conditions
3 - If equipped with oil liltar, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace D'ades more often when mowing in sandy sell
S - tf equipped with adjustable system
6 - Not required if equipped with malntenanee-kae bafleE/
7 ,. Tighten front axIe ptvol bolt to 35 It -_bs maximum
Do not overlighten
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 bast longer.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_SPINDLE ZERK__--SPINDLE ZERK (_
(_) FRONT WREE_"::::_:*',_'_" FRONT WHEEL (_)
SEARING ZERK _ _ r _ BEARING ZERK
INE (_)
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CLUTCH
PWOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
, Check engine oil level..
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure..
• Check for loose fasteners,
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PIVOTS
(_) SAE 30 OR 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. tF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRECATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.