Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.258680 Owner's Manual

CUSTOME RESPONSI ILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation If'
Check Tire Pressure If
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Check for Loose Fasteners tf
A_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C Lubrication Chart
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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 1/
Change Engine Oi!
Clean Air Filter
E
N Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
I Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
N 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 load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - If equipped with oil tilter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soi!.
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SERVICE DATES
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5 - If equippedwith adjustablesystem.
6
- Not required if equipped
with maintenance-free
battery,
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- Tighten
front axle
pivot
bolt to 35 ft.qbs,maximum.
Do not
overtighten.
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.
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this manual shouldbe checked atleast 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.
o Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
, Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
GEARSHIFT(T)
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. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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