Sears Craftsman 917.251570 Owner's Manual page 17

CUSTOMER ESPONS B L TUES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL 1N DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
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Check Tire Pressure
T Check for Loose Fasteners
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Sharpen/Replace Mower BIades
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Chart
T Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
R CheckTransaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt!s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
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N c]ea.n Air Screen
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Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean En.gineCooling Fins
Replace Spark Ptug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace
Fuel Filter
SERVICE DATES
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service me re often-when operating in dirty or dusly conditions
3 - If equipped with o{I fitter, change o{I every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more olten when mov4ng in sandy soil
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5 o If equipped with adjuefable system
6 - Not required I_ equipped wilh maintenance-free battery
7 - Tighten ffonf axle pivot belt to 35 it 4be maximum
Do not overtigh[en
GENERAL RECOMMENDATHONS
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.
o 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_
LUBRICATION CHART
(I_TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
BEAR,NGZER" ' BEABINGZER
(_) STEERING
SECTOR GEAR ENGINE (_)
TEETH
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level..
,, Check brake operation.
, Check tire pressure°
Check for loose fasteners,
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
(_ SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
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