Customer Responsibilities; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Sears Craftsman 917.252561 Owner's Manual

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITmES
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_M'AINTENANCE
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AS YOU COMPLETE 0 _"_ R- R- R, _ R, 0 sERV,CE
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h_eck Tire Pressure 6#4
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R Shaken/Replace
Mower Btad'es
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T Check Battery LeveVRecharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
a CheckTransaxle Cooting
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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Clean Air,Screen
G Inspect MuffiedSparkArrester
| Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling'Fins .........
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy [oad or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with o_ifilter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
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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
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 [onger.
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(_) SPINDLE
(_ FRONT
BEARING ZERK
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
5 - If equipped wilh adjustable system
6 _ Not required if equ}pped with maintenance4ree battery
7 - T_ghlen front axle pivot bolt Io 35 ft -Ibs maximum
Do not overtighten
LUBRICATION CHART
IDLE ZERK(_)
FRONT WHEEL(_)
BEARING ZERK
ENGINE(_)
BEFORE EACH USE
. Check engine oil level,
- Check brake operation.,
o Check tire pressure.
. Check for loose fasteners.
15
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(_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, IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY