Craftsman 3one 917.252580 Owner's Manual page 16

CUSTOMER RESPONS BNL TMES
F,LL ,N DATES
._;'/_.._"_,_" S ERV IC E DATES
Check BrakeOperation _#' 6/
CheckTire Pressure _
3" Chockfor LooseFasteners _ _7
R
Sharpen/Replace
Mower
Blades
6#°4
LubricationChart 6/
ie"
CheckBattery Level/Recharge _6
i 0 Clean Batteryand Terminals I _' I 6 #4
a CheckTransaxleCooling 6#t
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
_s
Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s)Tension _#'5
Check Engine Oil Level _ 6#4
ChangeEngineOil 6#4 _1,2,3
Clean Air Filter _i'e2
N Clean Air Screen _2
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrestor
I ReplaceOil Filter(If equipped) _,2
N CleanEngineCoolingFins _2
ReplaceSparkPlug _ _'
ReplaceAir FilterPaperCartridge _2
RepLace Fuel Filter 6#"'
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient lemperatures
2 ,, Service more often when operating in dtrty or dusty conditions
3 - if equipped with otl filter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more olten when mowing In sandy soil
5 - If equipped with adjustable system
6 Not requited If equipped w_th mthntenance-free battery
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft -Ibs maximum
DO not ovedighten
GENERAL RECONIMENDATeONS
The warranty on this tractor does riot 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_
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ SPINDLE ZERK (_)
(_ "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
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure (_
CLUTCH
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better PIVOT(S)
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
,, Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
PIVOTS
(_SAE 30 OR lOW30 MOTOR OIL
(_GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_)REFEB 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-
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DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY