Craftsman 917.259561 - Manual (Page 15)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Brake Operation
✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓ ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r ✓
Shaipen/Replace Mower Blades
✓ 4
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level/Recharge
✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
✓
Adjust Blade Bett(s) Tension
✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
✓ s
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
t^2,3 ✓
Clean Air Filler
✓ 2
Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
4^2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter
✓
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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.
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive ful I va I ue from the warranty, operator must maintai n
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 help your engine run better
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axie pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
0 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-
1g DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.