Craftsman 917.258452 Owner's Manual page 14

CUSTO E
ESPONS
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL 1N DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Pressore I J I V' !
Check for Loose Fasteners $f
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Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxte Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt{s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Beit(s) TensTon
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Check Engine Off Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
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CIean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
Replace Oil Fitter (If equipped)
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambienl temperatures.
2 _ Service more ofte_ when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 _ if equipped with oil fi_ter, change oif every 50 hours.
4 - RepIace bfades more often when mewing Jn sandy soil.
SERVICE DATES
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _#_2
Replace Spark Plug _ 6/'
Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge 1 6_'2
Replace Fue, Filter i _ ....
5. if equippedwith adjustable system.
6 - Not requiredif equipped with ma}ntenance-freebattery.
7 - Tightenfront axle pivot bolt to 35 ftAbs, maximum.
Do notovertighten.
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 wilt need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
AI! 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
C) SPINDLE ZERK _ _ SPINDLE ZERK (_
(_) FRONT
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
ENGINE (_)
BEFORE EACH USE
, Check engine oil level.
, Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
(_ 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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