Craftsman 917.252560 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES __£J .'o" O ',5_ _,..,_vj .{'. _._ _,J p"
AS YOU COMPLETE __,_SE__RREGULAR SERVICE VtCE DATES
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Check Brake Operation _ _#_
Check"-Fire Pressu;e _ _'
T Check forLoose Fasteners ................t_ _/7 6/
R "Sharpen/Repl'a'ce Mower Blades $##4
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Lub;i'ca'iion Chart _ _ ,
Ch__eck Battery Level/Recharge _ l "
0 Clean Batteryand Terminals _ _ ........
R Check Transaxle Coot!rig ....................... _4'
AdjustBlade Be]t(Si"T'ension _'s
Adjust Mq,tion,,,Drive Belt,(s) Tension ..............I .... 64#s , ......................
Check Engine Oil Level 6/' 6_ ,,
ChangeEng neOii ' e" .......... V' . . i --
E €leanAi;Fi'lter....... ¢* ................
N ,C lean Air Screen , 64_'2 ...............
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester _1'
t Replace"'(_i[Filter(if equipped) 6_I,2
N Clean"Engine Cooling Fins _'2
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Replace Spark Plug 6/
Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge 6/'2 ......
Replace Fuel Filter ,,1 .................. 6/'
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
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.
o 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..
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
, Check brake operation
o Check tire pressure.
- Check for loose fasteners.
(_) SPI
LUBRICATION CHART
PINDLE ZERK (_)
(_ _FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
ENGINE (_)
C
CLUTCH
PIVOT{S)
15
(_) 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