Craftsman 917.259592 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CUSTOMER RESPONSmlB LI TiES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T Check for Loose Fasteners
R Sharper,tReplace .Mower Btades
_ Lubricati'o'n Chart
Check Battery LeveVRecharge
0 Clean Battery andTerminats
B CheckTransaxle Cooling
Adjust Btade Belt(s) Tension
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Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
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N Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
! Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
EN Ctean gine cooling Fins
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Replace Spark Plug
' Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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BERVICE DATES
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I - Changemereoltenwhenoperatingunderaheaw tendor inhigharrlblenttemperatures
2 - Servicemoreoftenwhenope_ralingindirtyordustyconditions
3 - Ifequippedwithoil filter,changeell every50hours
4 - Replacebladesmoreoftenwhenmow#_gin sandysoil
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5 _If equipped with adjustable system
6 -Not required ifequipped with maintenance*free battery
7 -T_ghfen front axle pivot bolt le 35 ft -Ibs maximum
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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, operato rmust 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 Iast longer,
BEFORE EACH USE
,, Check engine oil level.
, Check brake operation,
o Check tire pressure.
Check for loose fasteners.
(2_SPINDLE
LUBRICATION CHART
',IDLE ZERK (_)
(_FRONT (_)
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
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I_ATTACHMENT _
CLUTCH PIVOT
_SAE 30 MOTOR OIL
®GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS,
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLONBEAR{NGS VISCOUSLUBRJ-
CANTS WiLL ATTRACT DUST AND D!RT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
17 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.