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Craftsman 917.259870 Owner's Manual page 17

13.5 hp electric start 38" mower 5 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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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
shourd 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.
BEFORE
EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation,
3. Check tire pressure•
4. Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
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LUBRICATION CHART
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r--- _J) S pindle
Zerk___
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Zerk
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q_Front Wheel _4
_-,
(#Froilt Wheel
Bearing
_
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Bearing Zerk
Zerk
S,
_ - _.__.; - - _ll_
(OSAE OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
_)REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE"
SECTION
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings.
Viscous lubricants 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,
powdered graphite type lubricant
17sparingly.

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