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

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MAIHTENANCE SCHEDULE

FIL.I. IN D#7_ES

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,

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BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oJ(level o Check brake operation

Check tire pressure.

,Check for loose fasteners.

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Contents Model Number 917.256544 Ownersmanual NFTZMONSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. ChildrenI1. Slope Operation Product SPECIFmCATIONS Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EQUJPIVlENT Mited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryIndex Perforance Engine MaintenanceContents of HARDWARE. Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor T3,-/I 3rLockWAS.ERDeck See Fig Asse LYCheck Tire Pressure Check Brake SystemNstall Mulcher PLf4TE See Figs To Convert to B,GNG orOSCNARGiNG Clutch Engaged Clutch Disengaged Hydrostatic Free Wheel LockKnow Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigADD Gasoune 0ONBefore Starting the Engine To TransportMulching tVIOWiNG TiPS To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE Service DatesGeneral Recommendations Maihtenance ScheduleCustoilities TiresTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Lubrication EngineBelts Transaxle CooungMuffler Clean AiR Screen See FigClean AiR INTAKE/COOLING Areas AIR Filter See FigCleaning Engine OL Filter See FigNoLNE Fuel Rlter See Fg Service Adjustme To iNSTALL Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Service AI AdjustmentsSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Reove Wheel for Epairs To Adjust Teerng Wheel AlgnentTI4ANSAXLE SHIFEI*I Linkage ANE ADo JUSbIENT See qgs Fbont Wheel TOE4NICAIBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb Service AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Positweterminal NegatdveterminalX, 1I,CARBURETOR MW Result if Needle DAMAC,E 1O the HeedlesEngine OIL TractorEngne Fuel SystemOAUSECORRectaM Correction ProblemTROUBLESHOOT! Points CauseSchematic GOi Description ElectricalKEY Part392G KEY Part Chassis and EnclosuresPage Part Descripon Tractor o Model Number 917,256544Drive NO. noSiesrn G ASSertiVeLY Steering Assembly KEY PaftDescription KEY Part Desgrptio FL&O @R !OEEL NU , BBR 9!7o25 s544Seat Assesbly KEY PartKSY Part Tractor o Model NumberDecals Wheels & TiresTractor o o Model Number ENGmNEOptional Equipment KEY Part Description EngineAOWER Lift 49i Tractor Model Nuiber 917o256544Part Description Tractor - Model NumberMower Lift KEYMower Deck Mower Deck DescrptionDescrbption Peerless Transaxle = Model Number 930-057A Tractor Model NumberTractor = Model Number 917o256544 REF PartPart NO. no Description BL..WER Hous Anksnaft Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S Type Nubiber PS-41526Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526 Crankshaft KEY Part Engine ControlsBaffles Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-4!526 Tractor = Model NumberKEY Part Descrwption Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526FU EL System Cymnder HEAD, Valve BreatherKohler Engine Model Number CV15$, Type Number PS41525 KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526KEY Part DESCRIPT!ON OIL PAN / Lubrication CrankcaseCE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation For Repair SERVICE, Call This Toll Free Number FON-PARTPart Number Part Description