General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart; Maintnenance Schedule - Craftsman 917.251572 Owner's Manual

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBUUTIES
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"MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__.-__o__ ....................
FtLL iN DATES /__,_/_+ _"_
REGULAR S ERvlcE .......... ATE S
Check Brake Operation 6/ _#' !
Check Tire Pressure 6/ 6/
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Check for Loose Fasteners 6/ --_ --_6/7 6/
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"Shar;en/Replace Mower Blades 6/'4 t
'Lubrication Chart 6/ I
T Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals 6/ 1 6/
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CheckTransaxie Cooling 6/
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 6#15
Adjust Motion Diive Beit(s) Tension 6/5
Check Engine Oil Level "6# 4 ' ' 6/ .... ' ............... "...... _===
Change Engine Oil 6/
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Clean Air Filter
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Clean Air Screen ..... ....
G inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester 6/
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Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
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Clean Engine Cooling Fins i 6/2 i
Replace Spark Ptug ................................. 6#4 6/ ..............
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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Replace Fuel Filter ! 6/ , ,,
1 - Change mare allen when operating under a heavy load er in high ambien_temperalures 5 - g equipped wi_hadjustable system
2 - Sen'ice more oflen when opmaling in dirly or dusty conditions 6 - No] requi[ed i:[equipped with maintenance4ree battery
3 + I[ equipped with oil {flier,change oi_ever,/50 hours 7 +Tighten {runtaxle pivot boil to 35 I1-_bs maximum
4 + Replace b_adesmore ellen when mowing in sandy soil 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°
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
(_)SPINDLEZERK f,q i___,-,, / \ "_ SPtNDLEZERK(_)
(_) FRONT WHEEL "__. _:_:.,:'_ FRONT WHEEL(_
®STEER,NG ?1%'
SECTOR GEAR ENGINE (_)
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BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level
o Check brake operation.
, Check tire pressure
, Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHfCH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRi-
CANTS W+LL 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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