Craftsman 917.257281 Owner's Manual page 14

RESPONSIBILITIES
AS YOU C OMPLETE _, _€ _
REGULARSERVICE /_/_/_.,_ERVICE DATES
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CheckBrakeOperation Ii# # !k/
C,eck',roP.e=ura IV v' " +. " " "
T Checker _0Se
Fasteners
R Sha_ervl:leplace MowerBlades tj_4
c m+<8o.;_ L ,;vom_h;;_o V' ......
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0 Clean Battery and Terminals
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Check Transmission Cooling
..... ,_djUS, Stad_,,olti;+) Tens,on . _ _, _ + V',, ......
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension I_s
CheckEngineO11 Level If _ :_21_
ChangeEngineOII l/ i '" :1/
Ctean Air m ite, ,, V'_I __
NE Clean Air Screen....................... IkIP21....................
G I Inspect Muffler/Spaf_ An'ester
I_l Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) . !_,2
Clean E.glne Cooling Ftns !V'_ !
E '"Replace Sp_k Ping .............. !V" 1I/
ReplaceAir FilterPaperCartridge ................ _#+
ReplaceFuel Fitter '
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1 - Change more often when operating under s heavy load or In high ambient temperatures+ 3 + ff equipped with oil fl_tet, change oll every 60 houri+
2 - Service mote often when operating In dirty or dusty conditJons_ 4 - Repine blades more often when mowing in aandy aoiL
6 - if equipped with adjustable system+
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thisvehicle does not coveritems that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain unit as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit+
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments sectionof
this manual shouldbe checked at leastonce 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 an_ help yourengine runbetter
andlast longer.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_)SPINDLE ZERK_I _..__.-..._._ F----'SPINDLIE ZERK (_)
(If equipped) _Jl[ ..... _ (If equlppsd)
(_) FRONT WHEEL'"I_='r'_N: _._t _ FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK _ | _ _ BEARING _RK
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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PWOTS
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(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
_GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES =ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS WtLL 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.