Craftsman 917.255520 - Manual (Page 14)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL iN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Brake Operation | ^
Check Tire Pressure
Chsck fof Loose Fasteners
✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 4 . .
Lubrication Chart
|/
Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
|/
Check Trarrsmlsslon Cooling
|/
Adjust Blade Beit(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Ba!t(s) Tension
Check Engine 01! Levei
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Change Engine Oil
1^2.3 %/
Clean Air Filter 2
Clean Ail Screen
l/"2
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Inspect MuffleVSpark Arrester
1
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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Clean Engine Cooling Firrs
y ^2
Replace Spark Plug
/\ |/ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
-^2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often whan oparailng under a haavy load or In high ambient tetnperaturag, 3 - If equipped with oil filisr, change oil every SO hours
2 - Service more often when oparating in dirty or dusty condltJans
4 - Replace blades mare oflert when mowing in sandy soil,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this vehicle does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence, To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main­
tain unit as instructed in this manual
Some adjustments wl!l need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit
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, ciean
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for
wear. A new spark plug and dean 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(D SPINDLE ZERK
(If equipped)
fS) FRONT WHEEL'
^BEARING 2ERK
0 ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH PIVOT
SPINDLE ZERK@
(If equipped)
FRONT WHEEL®
BEARING ZERK
ENGINE®
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® SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SF/CC
® GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRI­
CANTS WILL ATTRACT OUST 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,