Maintenance Schedule; Lubrication Chart; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.258492 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation _#'
Check Tire Pressure
T Check for Loose Fasteners 6#4
a Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
_ Lubrication Chad
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Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
R Check Transmission Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level I_
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Change Engine OII
Clean Air Filter
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Clean Air Screen
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Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester
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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I - Change mote often when operating under a heavy loador In high ambient temperatures
2 - Service mole often when operating in ditty or dusty conditions
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3 - If equlppedwitholl f_lter, c hange oll every50 hours
4 • ReplacebladesmoreoftenwhenmowingIn sandy soil
5 • If equipped withadjustable s ystem
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this vehicle does not cover' items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-
rain unit as instructed in this manual
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
LUBRICATION CHART
@ "FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK _ BEARING ZERK
Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for Q
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure CLUTCH
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
PIVOT(S)
andlast longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oi! level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure,
Check for loose fasteners
(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL APt - SG
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUSLUBRI•
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLYADRY, POW-
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DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBR CANT SPAR NGLY.