Craftsman 917.256930 - Manual (Page 15)

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MÄlNTEtNlANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
regulär SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation ll/ ✓
Check Tire Pressure li/ ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
r
✓ 4
Lubrication Chart
✓ 1/
Check Battery Level/Recharge
✓
Clean Battery and Terminals 1 / ✓
Check Transaxie Cooling
✓
Adjust Blade Beit{s) Tension |/s
i
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension |/s f
Check Engine Oil Level !✓
✓
Change Engine Oil
1/
^.2.3
Clean Air Filter ^2
Clean Air Screen c/ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) |/.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins I 1/
2
Replace Spark Plug
I 1/ 1/
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
j 1/2
Replace Fuel Filter
I
1/
1 - Change more ollen when operaling ynder a heavy load or in high ambienj ternperalures
2 - Service more ollen when operating in dirty or dusty condilions
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.. To
receive ful I 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
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
5 - II equipped with adjustable system
LUBRfCATiOH CHART
(D front spindle -
(
2
) front WHEEL —
^ BEARING ZERK
(l)CLUTCH/BRAKE'
PIVOT
0ATTACHWIENT
CLUTCH PIVOT
(D CLUTCH PIVOT
0 lift lever
PIVOT
— m
—
^
—
FRONT SPINDLE {
FRONT wheeled
BEARING ZERK
ENGINE®
THROTTLE®
PLATE
ATTACHMENT ®
' CLUTCH LEVER
GEARSHIFT 0
PIVOTS
15
® SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
@ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® 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