Craftsman 917.255561 owner manual General Recommendations, Maintenance Schedule, Lubrication Chart

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FiLL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

 

Check Brake Operation

 

 

Check Tire Pressure

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Check for Loose Fasteners

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Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

 

 

Lubrication Chart

 

TCheck Battery Level/Recharge

0 Clean Battery and Terminals a CheckTransmisston Cooling

Adjust BIade Belt(s) Tension .............'

Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine _OilLevel

Change Engine Oil

E Clean Air Filter

NCleanAir Screen ..............

G inspectMuffler/Spark Arrestor

IReplace Oit Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter

SERVICE DATES

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- If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours

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- Replace blades more often when mewing In sandy soil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, operator must main- tain tractor as instructed in this manual,

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to property 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.

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CLUTCH

P=VOT(S)

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil levelo

Check brake operation°

Check tire pressure,

Check for loose fasteners.

(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL APt - 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-

14 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

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Contents SEA/R $ Spesd Transaxle Lawn TractorBecome Alert Your Safety is Involved Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery =RODUCT SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesIndex ACCE$$ORUSS and Attach ENT$ PerformanceContents Hardware PackBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Tire Pressure HOW to SET UP Your TractorPrepare Battery See Fig Check Deck LevelnessAssembly INSTALL BA3TEF Y See FigsTHROTTLE/CHOKE Control OperationKnow Your Tractor Lever To Move Forward and BackwardChoke Control PositionTo Operate on Hills OperatuonBefore Starting the Engine To TransportSee StartEngine EngineGeneral Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart Before Each USEEdge UP TiresTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Lubrication Battery See FigBelts Spark Plugs AIR Filter Foam PRE-CLEANER See FigMuffler StarterTractor Servnce AN AdjustmsntsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigDeck Use wood2 x 4sor equivalent To Level Mower HousingMowermustben Lowestheightofcutposn Adjustablepivot Bracket FrontunkstrunnionTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Servhce and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Brake See Fig See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig EngineFuel System BatteryOther Engine OILCorrection ProblemCause Troubleshootbng Points Schematic Electrical 3134NO. no ElectricalKEY Part DescriptionRepaurparts Chassis and Enclosures127866 Drawbar KEY Part Description135034 122795XRepaur Parts 816 x 3/4 DriveKEY Part Description NO. no Descripton Page Steering Assembly NOo noC D E Seat AssemblyKEY Part UNFKEY Part NO. no DecalsWheels & Tires 204D E F G H I J Repair Parts EngineMower Mower Dana Transaxle .- Model Number 42702230J 2232J2231J 2229J663 123 131141 965 130 618Number 105 611 127Enucturr Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type Number51Q 8ot 8o2 So3 Valve Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type NumberPart KEY Description 005BRiGGS & Stratton Engine Model Number 283707, Type Number Service Notes Service Otes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation HOW to Order Repair Parts Model Number