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Craftsman 917.255690 Owner's Manual page 15

14.0 hp ohv electric start 3 in one convertible 42" mower deck 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AS YOU COMPLETE
.E O R S ERV,CE
oATEs
Check Brake Operation
_
Check Tire Pressure
T
Check for Loose Fasteners
_
if
Sharpen/Replace
Mower Blades
_4
A
Lubricati°n Chart
_
T
Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
if
R
Check Transmission Cooling
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Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
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_1
Change Engine Oil
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Ik_.2._
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Clean Air Filter
_'2
i E
clean Air screen
_/2
G
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
I_
I
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
1_.2
I N
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
ip#'2
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Replace Spark Plug
_
V _
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
V'2
Replace Fuel Filter
_1'
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,
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oll ever,/50 hours,
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this vehicle does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence.
To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments
section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
LUBRICATION
CHART
(If equipped)
(if equipped)
®
- FRONT WHEEL _)
BEARING ZERK
BEARING ZERK
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
CLUTCH
and last longer.
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check for loose fasteners.
®
PIVOTS
15
(_SAE
30 MOTOR OIL API - BG
{_)GENERAL
PURPOSE
GREASE
_)
REFER TO CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBIUTIES
"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 GPAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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