Craftsman 917.256890 Owner's Manual page 15

CUSTOMER ESPO LITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation tf .....
Check Tire Pressure
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Chec k for Loose Fasteners t_
i_R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
_ LubricationOhart
T Check Battery Level/Recharge
: 0 Clean Battery and Terminals
R Check Transaxfe €ooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
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Change Engine Oil t# #
Clean Air Kilter
SERVICE DATES
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Clean Air Screen .
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
' Pep,ace O,1Fi,ter (,f equ,pped)Cooling -1 1
N Clean Engine Fins 1##'2
Replace Spark Plug tf tt_
Replace Air F}lter Paper Cartridge !_2
'Repi'aceFuel Filter 1 I I_
I. Change more often when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3- If equipped with eii filter, change oit every 50 hours.
4.- ReplaceMades more of'_en when mowing in sandy soil
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6 - Not required if equipped With maintenance-free battery.
7 _Tighten front a×Ie pivot bert to 35 fLqbs, maximum.
Do not overtighten,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence, To
receive full value [rom 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 filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and he!p your engine run better
and last longer.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ SPINDLE ZERK _. _._ SPINDLE ZERK (_)
(_ FRONT WHEEL"'I_
I'_ ........ F'_"I"
FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK _ _ _ BEARING ZERK
ENGINE (_)
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level:
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
(_SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(_ 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 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-
15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.