Craftsman 917.25651 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONS L ES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___o__ _*"
AS YOU COMPLETE
CheckBrake Operation 6#4 644
CheckTire Pressure 6##
Checkfor Loose Fasteners 6,.j
Sharpen/Repiacetvlowe'r'BIades
C LubricationChart
T CheckBattery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Batteryand Terminals
a CheckTransaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Beit(s) Tension
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[ Replace Oil Fitter (If equipped)
N clean Engine Cooling Fins
ReplaceSparkPlug
ReplaceAir FilterPaperCartridge
ReplaceFuelFilter
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Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s)Tension
CheckEngine Oil Level 6#4,
ChangeEngineOi!
CIeanAir Filter
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InspectMuffler/SparkArrester
I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operaling in dirty or dus_y conditions
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change ei_every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
5- if equipped with adjuslable system
6 - Noi required if equipped with mainlenance4_ee battery
7 - Tighten #ont axle pivol bolt Io 35 It 4bs maximum
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 longer,
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) SPINDLE ZERK
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® FRONT WH
BEARING ZERK
_FRONT WHEEL ®
BEARING ZERK
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
ENGINE®
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level
Check brake operation,.
Check tire pressure_
Check for loose fasteners
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(_SAE 30 OR t0W30 MOTOR OIL
Q 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-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY