Craftsman 917O251550 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE

CUSTOMER RESPONSmBIUTIES

F,LL,NDATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR		SERV1CE					_'___'SERVICE
	CheckBrakeOpe,atfon						i
	Check	Tire		Pressure
T	Check	for Loose				Fasteners
	Sharpen/Replace					Mower Blades
c	Lubrication			Chart
T	Check Battery kevel/Rech,ar,g
0	Clean	Battery and Terminals
R	Check	Transaxle				Cooling		v"
	Adjust	Blade		Bait(s) Tension
	Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
	Check	Engine			Oil	Level	,/	V'
	Change Engine				Oil			v'
!=	Clean	Air	Filter					v"2
N	Clean	Air	Screen			.....
!G	Inspect	Mufffer/SparkArrester

IReplace Oil Filter (If equipped)

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Replace	Spark Plug			_#' 6#4
Replace	Air Filter Paper		Cartridge	_2
Replace	Fuel	Filter
I - Change mere	oten	when operaling	under a heavy toad or in hlgh ambient temperatures	5 - f_ equipped	with adjustable	system..

2	,,Servicemoreoftenwhenoperatinginditty ordusty conditions	S - Not	required		if equipped	with	matr_lenance4ree	ba_ler,j
3	- If equippedwith oil filler, changeoil every50 hours	7 _Tighten		front	axle pivot	boil	to 35 It -lbs maximum
4	-RepIace bladesmore oftenwhenmowing in sandysoil	Do	not	ovettighlen

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,,

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 air4uel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

LUBRICATION CHART

(_)']'IEROD BALL JOINTS

(_) SPINDLE ZERK __ t_ SPINDLE ZERK (_)

(_) STEERIr
SECTOR GEAR	ENGINE (_
TEETH

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oi! 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 WtLL 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, POWDERED

GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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TRANSAXLE

FLUID

(_)SAE 30 MOTOR OIL AP! - SFISG

(_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

(_)SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

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