General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.20402 Operator's Manual

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USE HOURS tlOURS HOURS HOU_S
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Cheek Brake Oper,_lio n If V _
Che_ k Tits Pless ure ....... i If , V"
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Ch=o'k'bpn_ato_ Prese_nce =nd"ROS SyStems V f,,,, '...........
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Cheok_o_ Lo_l_eFaste_ .... If V'
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,,,,,,ChecP4R_pl=ce MOWer Blade_ ..... _ ......
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T Oh eck 8artery Level _ I
O Clean Bakery a nd Terminals ........... ................
Cie_ Debds off Steedag Plate ....... _,,
Check T_'e_ e_Ie Ceot!r_g .................. tf
Check Mower Leveirtess V j ,,
........ c_=ok v-Bo,_, ....... v"
Cheek Engine O;I L_VeI I_ If
Change Er_glne Oil (mods_s without eli filter) _,_ V e
E ¢|een Air Fitter
Oleni1,Air ........
Scle_
inspec_ Muffler/Spark Al'i-est et V _
N_ Replace Oil Filter (It e_.uippe_ _,_ ......
E Glean Engine CooEng Fins ..... V_=
Replac_ Spar_ Plug _
Replaca A{; Figer P_per ¢ar_idge
Rep_ce Fuel Fillet !1# #
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon thistractordoes not cover
itemsthat have been subjectedto operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments wil{ need to be made
periodicallyto properlymaintain yourtractor,
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 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 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
(l_Steering Pivot Bolts
1_ Spindle_t,_--_r_---(_) Spindle
Zerk _._.;_ Zerk
(DFront---" _-41 k, _., fl_.tg- "_Front
Wheel 4_. _.'_ .":-,_I _VVheel
_eanng
. ,'_ ...... N _'_. Bear,ng
z.er_ _"\:_ - Zerk
(_ Steering / _/ _ 'y_-':/,,.
S_eC__ ',i_-t= }t \@ Engine
@_)Generat Purpose Grease ,
Relerto Maintenance ENGINE' Section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
thatwilt shorten the lifeof the self:lubricating
bearings, tfyou feelthey must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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