Craftsman 917.258911 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
%/
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ 1/
Sharpen/Replaoe Mower Blades 1^4
Lubrication Chart |/
Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ %/
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Beli{s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ✓ b
Check Engine Oii Level ✓
Change Engine Oil 1^2,3 ✓
Clean Air RIter
^ 2
Clean Air Screen l/i
Inspect Muffier/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) |r^,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins 2
Replace Spark Plug
%/ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
’ Change more often when operating under a heavy bad or in high ambient temperatures 5
' Service more oflen when operating in dirty or dusty conditions, 6
' If equipped with oit filter, change oil every 50 hours. 7
- Replace 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
receivefull 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-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,
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,,
■ If equipped with adjustable system, ;
• Hot required If equipped with maintenance-free battery
• Tighten front axle pivot boll to 35 ft -lbs maximum
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
©TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
© SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
@ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
© REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE” SECTION
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