Craftsman 917.259172 manual General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE

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REGULARSERVICE			__ERVIOE						DATES
	Check Brake Operation		_--_	...................	-	:	...... _		........
	CheckTire Pressure		_	6#'*
T	Checkfor Loose Fasteners		I_ #	...........	_z	6f
Ia	sha_eniReplace Mowe; Btades			t6/4 i	i	'
	ob,ca,,o;€,,,	..........................i
T	...CheckBatteryLeveVRecharge			6##_
o Clean BatteryandTerminals			=	e,'		_1
	.......................					........
R	. CheckTransaxte Cooling		.......	_
	AdjustBladeBelt(s)Tension				_
	Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s)Tension			i	, _
	ChangeEngine Oil			_t2,3
E	" CleanAir Filter			6/2
N	CleanAir Screen
G	InspectMuffledSparkArrester			6##
I	ReplaceOilFilter(If equipped)				6#_,2	L	•	,	................•
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_	CleanEngine CoolingFins				Q##'2	"	' '_ '	'	.
	ReplaceSpark Plug			...........................	6##			'	t
	ReplaceAir Filter PaperCartridge				Of/2
	ReplaceFuel Filter'

1 - Change more o{[en when operating under a heavy lead or In high ambient temperatures

2 _ Service more often when operalfng in dirty or dusty conditions,. 3 - If equipped with oil Mter, change of! every 50 hours

4 _ Replace blades more often when mowing tn sandy soil

5 - If equipped with adjustable system,.

6 - Not requked if equipped with matnlenance4rea battery.

7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt te 35 ft,-Ibs maximum, Do not overttghten,

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.

Al! 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 i'eplaceair 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.,

	LUBRICATION			CHART
(_) SPINDLE	ZERK	_--		ZERK(_)
(_}				"IFRONT WHEEL	(_
BEARING	ZERK	_	"_	BEARING ZERK
		......	=_	ENGINE	(_)

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CLUTCH

PIVOT(S)....

BEFORE EACH USE

o Check engine oil level

,,Check brake operation.

,,Check tire pressure,.

•Check for loose fasteners,.

(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

(_) 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-LUBRICATINGBEARINGS. tF YOU

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

16 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.