Craftsman 917.258911 owner manual General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Maintenance Schedule

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	CUSTOMER			ESPONSmBILITIES
MAINTENANCE			SCHEDULE	____o__
AS YOU COMPLETE				/_.O_',_"	........
REGULAR		SERVICE		___",_"	SERVICE DATES
	Check	Brake Operation		_
	Check	T_re Pressure		if
T	check	for Lo0se"Fasie'ners		V #
R	Sharper,JReplaee"Mower Blades			............ 6#44 "
A	Eubricati0n Chart				v"
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	Check	Battery	Leve]lRecharge		v'
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	Clean	Battery and Terminals
	Cl_eck Transaxle Cooling
	Adjust	BIade Belt(s) Tension			v%
	Aa]ustMOiio."Draeit(s)Tens			.....O"	v"o
	Check	Engine	Oil Level	_
	Change Engine		Oil	_,2,3	v'
	Clean	Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

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GInspect MufflerlSpark Arrestor

I Replace Oil FiIter (If equipped)

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Replace	Spark Plug	.........!
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge		!v'2
Replace	Fuel Filter

1	-Change morn ellen when operating	undera heavy loadorInhigh ambEenttemperatures	5	-if equippedwithadjusfablesystem,
2	- Service more ellen when operating	In dirty or dusty conditions.	6	- Not requiredtt equippedwithmaintenance4reebatteq/
3	- If equipped with oil tilter, change oil eve_ 50 hours,		7	- Tighten frontaxle pivot boltto 35 fl,-lbs maximum
4	- Replace blades more often when mewing in sandy soil			Do not overtighten

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 air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last Iongero

LUBRICATION	CHART
_TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
®	SPINDLE ZERK ®
®	WHEEL ®
BEARING ZERK	BEARING ZERK
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SECTOR GEAR	ENGINE (_
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BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil bevel,

•Check brake operation,,

•Checktire pressure.

•Check for loose fasteners.

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- DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,,

(D SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

®GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

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