Craftsman 917.259172 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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REGULARSERVICE __ERVIOE DATES
CheckBrakeOperation ........._--_ ................... -......................: ...... _ ............. ........
CheckTire Pressure _ 6#'*
T Checkfor Loose Fasteners I_ # ........... _z 6f
Ia sha_eniReplace Mowe;Btades t6/4 i i .......
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T ...CheckBatteryLeveVRecharge .........................6##_................................
CleanBatteryandTerminals _1
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R . CheckTransaxteCooling ....... _ ..............
AdjustBladeBelt(s)Tension _
Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s)Tension i , _
ChangeEngineOil _t2,3
E " CleanAir Filter 6/2
N CleanAir Screen
G InspectMuffledSparkArrester 6##
L , ................
I ReplaceOilFilter(If equipped) = 6#_,2
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CleanEngine CoolingFins Q##'2
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ReplaceSparkPlug 6##
ReplaceAir Filter PaperCartridge Of/2
ReplaceFuelFilter'
1 - Change more o{[en when operating under a heavy lead or In high ambient temperatures
2 _Service more often when operalfng in dirty ordusty conditions,.
3 - If equipped with oil Mter, change of! every 50 hours
4 _ Replace blades more often when mowing tn sandy soil
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.
Al! 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 i'eplace 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
o Check engine oil level
,, Check brake operation.
,, Check tire pressure,.
Check for loose fasteners,.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system,.
6 - Not requked ifequipped with matnlenance4rea battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt te 35 ft,-Ibs maximum,
Do not overttghten,
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) SPINDLE ZERK _-- ZERK(_)
(_} "IFRONT WHEEL (_
BEARING ZERK _ "_ BEARING ZERK
...... =_ ENGINE (_)
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S) ....
(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
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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. tF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.