Sears Craftsman 917.257720 - Manual (Page 15)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓
Sharpen/Repiace Mower Blades ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level/Recharge ✓
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✓ 5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
✓ 5
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓ 1^2,3 ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen
✓ a
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) |/,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receivefuli 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 LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT
THAT WILL S H O R T E N THE LIFE OF THE SELF-
LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST
BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,
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3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
LUBRICATION CHART
©TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
©SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
©GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
©REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION
©SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)