Craftsman 917.258010 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
RLLIM OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
In high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service mom often when operating in duty or dusty conditions.
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
instmcted 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
1 .
2
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3.
4.
SERVICE DATES
Check Brake (^»ratiQfi ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓
Check Operator Pteserwe and
Interkick Systems ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ » ✓
Sharpen/Reptace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Lsv^ ✓ 4
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxia CooHng
✓
Check V-Belts
✓
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oi (with oU litter)
✓ v ✓
Change Engine OH (wWioul ol litter)
✓ v ✓
Clean AkFHter
Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace OU Fitter (If equipped) Vi .2
Clean Engino Cooing Fins
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Rtter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel FUter
3 ‘ Replace blades more often when mowing in sand/ soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
5 .
Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
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® General Purpose Grease
® Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feet
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.