General Recommendations - Craftsman 917.252711 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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REGULAR SERVICE
SERVUCE DATES
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Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Cheek for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace 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 Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 _ Change more often when operating under e heav'
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5 _ If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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.
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 fitter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oi! level.
o Check brake operation.
o Check tire pressure.
Check for Hoose fasteners,
LUBRICATION CHART
(_)SPINDLE ZERK_f..._.- SP,NDLE ZERK(_
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REARING ZERK _ I _ _2# REARING ZERK
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CLUTCH PIVOT
_SAE 30 MOTOR OIL
(_GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_F_EFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONStB_UTBES "ENGINE" SECTION
IN_PORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PfVOTPOiNTS,
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRi-
CANTS W_LL ATTRACT DUST AND DRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LiFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, iF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, PQW_
17 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,