Craftsman 917.258694 Owner's Manual page 17

CU BILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES
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1 - Chart
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check |or Loose Fasteners
SharperdReplace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler!Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Pape_ Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
e more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient tempera!ares.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours,
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
5 - If equipped 'with adiustable system,
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tightef_ front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
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.
LUBRICATmON CHART
® SPIHDU ZERK:®
ENGtNE O
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CLUTCH
PWOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
, Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
, Check tire pressure.
= Check for loose fasteners.
®SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OltL
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILIT_ES "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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