Craftsman 917.254611 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
To keep your tractor running better and longer,
perform necessary service using the tollow-
ing maintenance schedule:
WITH EVERY MOWING
t Make sureall nutson bolts aretightandcotterpinsand
retainerspringsare secure
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2 Observe all safetyprecautions
3 Keep tractorwell lubricated (refer to page 24),.
4 Make sure areas around muffler, engine and mower
deck are clean and free of debris buildup,,
MAINTENANCE
FOR ANY AI_JUSTMENTS, INSPEC-
TION OR MAINTENANCE:
1.PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO
"BRAKE"POSITION.
2. MOVE GEARSI'tlFT TO "N" NEUTRAL
POSITION.
3. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN_
GAGED" POSITION. REMOVE FOOT
FROM PEDAL,
4oPLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER IN "DISENGAGED" POSI-
TION.
5. TURN IGNITION KEY TO "OFF" PO-
SITION.
6. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE
BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS
HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED.
7. REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY.
8. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND
KEEP WIRE AWAY FROM THE PLUG
TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCI-
DENTAL STARTING, BE CAREFUL
TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT ENGINE
OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS.
Change Engine Oil
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Air Screen
Clean Air Cleaner
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Lubricate Pivot Points (see page 24)
Check Battery Level and Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
camuretor Adjustment
V-Belt Adjustment ....
Clean Engine Cooling Fins .....
Check Muffler
Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Fuel Filter
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