Craftsman 917.252560 manual General Recommendations, Maintenance Schedule, Before Each USE

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MAINTENANCE

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Replace Fuel Filter

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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy ;cad or in high ambient temperatures 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty Ot dusty conditions

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil avery 50 hours

4 - Replace blades more olten when mowing t_ sandy soil

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5 - if equipped with adjustable system

6 - Not requited if equipped with maietenance-lree battery 7 - Tighten front axle pivot boll to 35 It 4bs maximum

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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 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.

oOnce 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 o Check tire pressure.

- Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

CHART

 

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BEARING ZERK

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ENGINE

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PIVOT{S)

 

 

(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

I_ 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. tF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW.,

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

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Contents Model Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Product Spfecufrcations Maintenance AgreementLIMITF.D 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Customer ResponsibqlituesNIBE× Performance Accessories and AttachmentsMaintenance ENGnNEE2Ve,dNuts1o Hardware PackUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolung Tractor OFF SkidInstall Seat See Fig AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Prepare Battery See Figs, 2A and 2BChck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Battery See Figs a and 4BCheck TiRE Pressure Check Deck LevelnessTo Convert to BAGGaNG or INSTALL Mulcher PlateASSE#BLY See Figs aKnow Your Tractor OperatbonStopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height OperationTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Transport ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips OpeiratuoMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTires Customer ResponsibilitiesTractor Brake OperationCusyome Responsubiuvies EngineAIR Filter See Fig IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Engine Cooling Fins See FigMuffler Spark PlugsL,H. Suspension Arms Must be Removed from Tractor To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brakeBoth Front Links Must be Equal in Length To Level Mower HousingSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltAdjustments Service ANEngine To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill See Fig See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingEngine OIL BatteryStorage OtherTroubleshooting Pobnts Problem CauseCorrection Troubleshootung Points Problem Cause CorrectionService Notes \.-J SchematicTractor - Model Number Connected toElectrical KEY Part Description Tractor = = Model Number3834 Chassis and EnclosuresNO. no Tractor - Model NumberChassis and Enclosures KEY PartDrive Repair PartsF2000008 Tractor =- Model NumberSteering Assembly Grease Tractor -- Model Number Seat AssemblyStem Value Tractor = Model NumberDecals Wheels & Tires1310 EngineEngine KEY Part NO. no144068 521 161718 Tractor - Model Number Mower Lift122365X Button Plunger Read T22512X Spring 33102 Mower DeckKEY Part NO. no LoHoUNC Peerless Transaxle Model Number U.S Peerless Transaxle Model NumberPart Description Ring523 24 634A552A 552 219A468 Pumprepair KgT102 104 103206 653310 267 414305 304306 305A Intake Briggs & STRATlrON Engine Model Number 42A707, Type NumberKEY Part DescriptionPart Part KEYPage SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down HillNot Across Hill Sighting Uide Sight and Hold this Level withFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Or PartsPart Description