Maintenance Schedule; General Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.255692 Owner's Manual

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Check Brake Operation 6/'
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Check Tire Pressure
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Check for Loose Fasteners 6#4
R SharpeniRepiaceMower Blades
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Lubrication Chart .............
C check Battery LeveiiRecharge q
0 Clean Battery andTerrnlnals
R CheckTransmtssion Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level 6#4' $f
Change Engine Oil $##' 6_I,2,3
Clean Air Filter 6442
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G Inspect MuffleriSparkArrester
I Replace O11Filter (if equipped) ................................. . . , 6_,2_
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Engine Cooling Fins ...................... 6#42
= ,..,.ReplaceSpark Plug ................................ .......... ,................... ,6#4 6##'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ........................ , ........ 6#42
Replace Fuel Filter 6#4
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1 - Change mo_e o_en when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service mere often when operating in dtrty o!' dusty cendl_lons
3 ,. If equipped with oil filter, change otl every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing tn sandy soil
5 - If equipped with _.d_ustable system
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this vehicle does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence, To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
andlast longer,
(_) FRC
BEARING ZERK
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LUBRICATION CHART
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BEARING ZERK
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level,
• Check brake operation°
• Check tire pressure,
• Check for loose fasteners,
PIVOTS
(_$AE 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 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-
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DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,