Craftsman 917.258920 Owner's Manual page 17

NE CleanAir Filler V._
.... Clean _ r Screen .........
inspect MuffterlSpark Arrester V.
NE C ean Eo;in; coo,, .... .... ,,,.,,,,i,,
Replace Spark Ptug if V.
'Repiace Air Ft]ler Paper Cadddge V._
'Relo!_oe Fuel Filler ......... i _ . i"
1_Changemore_enwflenopera_ngunr_eraheavyto_dorlnl_ghambtenHemperaturee. 5 * It equtpped wiLh adjuslab_n system.
2 _ Se_]co morn often when operal_ng in ditty or dusty conditions 6 - Not required if equipped wtlh ma_nlenance-fme baileR/
3 - !! equipped w_ o_l_lter, c_a.__e oil every 50 hours 7 - Tighten front axle pivot boll to 35 ft.qbe., rnex.hnum,
4 - RelY_,ce ldsdes me_, often when mowing In sandy soil.. Do not overgghfen
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thistractor 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
properiy 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.
BEFORE EACH USE
, Check engine oll level,
• Check brake operation°
• Check tire pressure_
• Check operator presence and
intedock systems for proper operation_
, Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
O0"®
o,,°,,oz,,, oo,.,,oz,,,
(_) STEERING
SECTOR GEAR ENGINE _)
TEETH
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,,
(_ SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
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