Craftsman 917.255942 Owner's Manual page 15

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Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
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Checkfor Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
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Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
R Check Transmission Coollng
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
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N Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
| Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
N Clean cooling Fins
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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
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3 - If equtpped with ott filler, change oi! every 50 hours
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4 - Replace blades more often when mowing tn sandy soil
5 If equipped with adjustable system
GENERAL RECOMIVtENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive ful! 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 air4uel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer,
LUBRICATION CHART
@ "FRONT WHEEL@
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
(_)ATTAOHMENT"
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level
Check brake operation,
Check tire pressure,
Check for loose fasteners
PIVOTS
(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
@ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
@ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: OO 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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DEREO GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY