Craftsman 917.250480 Owner's Manual page 16

CUSTO E ESPO ILITIE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL tN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Be_t(s) Tension
Adiust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oi!
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (lf equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
- Change more often when operating under a heav load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dust conditions.
3 - if equipped with oil filte_, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
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 Mades and belts for
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fue! mixture and help your engine run better
and tast longer.
5 - tf equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenanceqree battery,
7- Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ff.qbs, maximum,
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
BEFORE EACH USE G
TRANSAXLE
• Check engine oil level. FLUID
o Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
, Check for loose fasteners.
ItVIPORTANT: 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 SPARINGLY. 16
{_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SF/SG
OGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
(_SPRA¥ SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)