Craftsman 917.259592 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓
T Check for Loose Fasteners 1/ 1^7 ft/
R
Sharpen/Rapiacs Mower Blades ✓ 4
A
Lubrication Chart ^ 1
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T Check Battery Level/Recharge ✓ б
0 Clean Battery and Terminals ft/
R Check Transaxle Cooilrtg 1/
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension б/=
Adjust Motion Drive Beltjs) Tension í/s
Check Engine Oil Level ✓
6
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Change Engine Oil ^2.3
6
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N
G
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Clean Air Filter г
Clean Air Screen 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Fitter (If equipped)
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N
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge |/г
Replace Fuel Filter в/
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1 - Change more oiton when operaiing under a heavy Soad or)« high ambient temperalijres
2 - Servlca more often whan operaiing in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - II equipped with oii filler, change oi! every 50 hours.
4 - Raplace blades more ofiet! when mowing in sandy soil
S - If equipped with adjustable system
0 - Not required if equipped with maimenancB-lree balfery
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 it -fbs maximum
Do not ovsrsighteri
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, operatormusi maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
property maintain your tractor.
A!! adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manua! should be checked at least once each season.
« Once a year you should replace the spark piug, 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 ioose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
17
фзАЕ 30 МОТОВ Ott
(D oeneral purpose grease
ФREFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES “ENGtNE" SECTiON
IMPORTANT; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PiVOT POINTS,
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARiNQS VISCOUS LUBRI­
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRiCATING BEARiNQS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW­
DERED QRAPHire TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,