Craftsman 917.259561 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___/_ ,_ _/_
FILL IN DATES /_'_/_Q"_//_/._O_J_
ASYouCOMPL
REGU RBERV,CE
DATES
Check Brake Operati°n _Vp _Vp
Check Tire Pressure
T Check for Loose Fasteners V _ I_';' V'
H
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades =_j4
A LubricationChart
T Check BatteryLevel/Recharge,
Clean Battery andTerminals
R Check Transaxle Cooling V'
Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension VPs
Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s) Tension b/5
Check Engine OilLevel V t V t
Change Engine Oil _1,2,3 V t
Clean Air Filter _2
NE Clean Air Screen
14"2
G Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester V p
N_ Replace Oil Filter(If equipped)
E i Clean EngineCoolingFins V*2
Replace Spark Plug _l' V'
Replace Air FilterPaper Cartridge V'2
Replace Fuel Filter V p
1 - Change more oftenwhen operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service moreoften when operating in dirtyor dustyconditions.
3 - ifequipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowinG in sandy soil.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to35 It.-Iba. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thistractor 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.
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LUBRICATION CHART
@
BEARING ZERK
®
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
FRONTWHEEL @
BEARING ZERK
®
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check for loose fasteners.
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PIVOTS
(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
@ 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-
15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.