Craftsman 917.258911 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ____o__
AS YOU COMPLETE /_.O_',_" ........
REGULAR SERVICE ___",_" SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check T_re Pressure if
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R Sharper,JReplaee"Mower Blades ............ 6#44 "
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Check Battery Leve]lRecharge
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Clean Battery and Terminals
Cl_eck Transaxle Cooling
Adjust BIade Belt(s) Tension
Aa]ustMOiio."Dr_eaeit(s)Tens_O".....
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil _,2,3
Clean Air Filter
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Clean Air Screen
G Inspect MufflerlSpark Arrestor
I Replace Oil FiIter (If equipped)
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Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 -Change morn ellen when operating undera heavy loadorInhighambEenttemperatures
2 - Service moreellen when operating Indirty or dustyconditions.
3 - If equippedwithoil tilter, change oil eve_ 50hours,
4 - Replace blades more often when mewing in sandy soil
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5-if equippedwithadjusfablesystem,
6- Notrequiredttequippedwithmaintenance4reebatteq/
7- Tighten frontaxlepivot boltto35 fl,-lbs maximum
Do notovertighten
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 inthe 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 Iongero
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LUBRICATION CHART
_TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
SPINDLE ZERK ®
® WHEEL ®
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
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SECTOR GEAR ENGINE (_
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BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil bevel,
Check brake operation,,
Checktire pressure.
Check for loose fasteners.
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,,
(D SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
® GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
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