Craftsman 917.256544 owner manual General Recommendations, Maihtenance Schedule, Before Each USE

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MAIHTENANCE SCHEDULE

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AS YOU COlvlPLEI"E

REGULAR SERVICE

SERVICE DATES

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Lubrication Chart

Check Battery LeveVRecharge

Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transa_le Cocling

Adjust Blads Be!t/s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

C,_eck Engine Oil Level

Change Engine OIl

Clean Air Filter

Olearl Air Scnsen

Inspect MuffledSpark Arresler

R_place Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark PkJg

RepDace Air Fil_er Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjeded to operator abuse or negligence, To receive full 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 reptace 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,

LUBR+CATION CHART

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BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oJ(level o Check brake operation

•Check tire pressure.

,Check for loose fasteners.

(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OiL

{_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER FtESPONSIB_LmES "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT:		DO NOT	OIL OR	GREASE	THE P_VO'f POINTS
WHICH	HAVE	SPECIAL	NYLON	BEARINGS,	VISCOUS LUBFH-
CANTS	WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DtRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

_HE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICAT!NG BEARINGS+ IF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ©NLY A E)_4Y+POW-

15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRIOAN't 3P#RINGLY.