Maintenance; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.20392 Operator's Manual

BFJ:ORE EVERy EVEn EVeR_ L_t=ERY EU_Ry BEFORE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _=. _ =_ so ,_o _o. STORagE
USE HOURS HOURS HOUR_ HOURS
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Check BrakB Opera,on V" V'
Choc_ T=re Press_[e V _ V r
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ChEck Operator Presence al_l ROS Systems V p
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ChucktRepJac_ Mower B_des
C Lu_nc=l;on chat _
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Ch_ck Batte_ Level
O Cle_n Battery _p Termmal_ _ I_" "
R G_ Debris off Steering Flute
Gheck Mower Levelness V"
Check V- Be IL_
Check En_tlae Od Level ii _ V _
Chugs Eng_np O_ (modek w=th o=l tilted _ =
Ch_r_ge Eng{ne O_1(mode_ wdhout o_1flitst) II_t _. if
E clean Ai_ F =_et
Cle_n Air Scleen
Inspect MLlffledSpa[k _rfeste; V _
_4eptece Or_ Fil_er I='f eq.,ppe;_ fm¢_1
E Cle_n Engine Goolmg F_ns
Replace Spark Plug _ l
Rep_ce Air Filter Paper Catr=_ge
Replace Fuel Filter V'
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.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
• At least once a year you should repIace
the spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear. A
new spark plug and c[ean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and heJp your en-
gine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
_)Steering Pivot Bolts
Spindle----m_-i_ r-_ @ Spindle
Zerk ___#. =_'_L Zerk
Front _ WI*'_"" Z _''I ;_j_" 1(1(_ Front Wheel
Wheel ._ .7_:'"_ Bearing Zerk
Bearing ,.-_-'_" I
Zerk - /./['l - _._
._ '::_ _ _, 2"_ Engine
Gear I I :t_:!ir-__k: l IX
Teeth I I \ '-'_" / II \
k.J" " 1._ _- Mandrel
Zerks
(_)General Purpose Grease
@)Referto Maintenance "ENGINE" Section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bearings,
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life ofthe self-lubricating
bearings. If you feelthey must belubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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