Craftsman 917O251550 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSmBIUTIES
F,LL,NDATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERV1CE _'___'SERVICE DATES
CheckBrakeOpe,atfon .......................i _
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Tire Pressure
T Check for Loose Fasteners
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T Check Battery kevel/Rech,ar,g_......
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
R Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Bait(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level ............
Change Engine Oil
!= Clean Air Filter
N Clean Air Screen .....
!G Inspect Mufffer/SparkArrester
I Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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Replace Spark Plug _#' 6#4
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
Replace Fuel Filter
I - Change mere o|ten when operaling under a heavy toad or in hlgh ambient temperatures 5 - f_equipped with adjustable system..
2 ,,Servicemoreoftenwhenoperatinginditty ordustyconditions
3 - Ifequippedwith oilfiller,changeoil every50 hours
4 -RepIace bladesmoreoftenwhenmowingin sandysoil
S - Not required if equipped with matr_lenance4ree ba_ler,j
7 _Tighten front axle pivot boil to 35 It -lbs maximum
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does notcover 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 air4uel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oi! level,
Check brake operation.
- Check tire pressure,,
Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT
POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.
VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WtLL 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, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_)']'IE ROD BALL JOINTS
(_) SPINDLE ZERK __ t_ SPINDLE ZERK (_)
(_) STEERIr
SECTOR GEAR ENGINE (_
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TRANSAXLE
FLUID
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(_)SAE 30 MOTOR OIL AP! - SFISG
(_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
(_)SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)