Craftsman 917.255561 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FiLL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure 6_
T Check for Loose Fasteners 64#
R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
T Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
a CheckTransmisston Cooling
Adjust BIadeBelt(s) Tension .............'
Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine _OilLevel
Change Engine Oil
E Clean Air Filter
N CleanAir Screen ..............
G inspectMuffler/SparkArrestor
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SERVICE DATES
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Replace Oit Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more often when operating under e heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating In dirty or dusty conditions
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 main-
tain tractor as instructed in this manual,
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
property 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 longer.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more oftenwhen mewing Insandy soil
S - tf equipped withadjustable system
LUBRICATION CHART
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CLUTCH
P=VOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil levelo
Check brake operation°
Check tire pressure,
Check for loose fasteners.
(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL APt -
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(_) 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-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
14 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY