Craftsman 917.259172 - Manual (Page 16)

CySTOft/IER IRESPOMSIBILITIES
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Fit
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AINTENANCE SCHEDULE
-UN DATES
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-^SERVICE DATES
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A
C
0
R
Check Brake Operation
✓ ✓
1
Check Tire Pressure ✓
Check for Loose Fastenere ✓ ✓ r
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level/Recharge ✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Ttansaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
✓ a
Adjust Motion Drive Beit(s) Tension
✓ a
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0
1
N
E
Check Engine OH Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
^ 2,3 ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen 1 / 2
Inspect Mufflet/Spark Arrester ✓
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filler ✓
1 - Change more oiten when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oil filtef, change of! every 50 hours
4Replace 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 filter assure
proper air-fuei 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 adjustabie syslem,
6 - Not required if equipped with mainisnance-lree battery,
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft. -ibs. maximum.
Do not overtighten,
LUBRICATION CHART
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<3) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OfL
(D GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(D 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
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.