General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.203930 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
SCHEDULE
EACN 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
aT Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
v'
A Check for Loose Fasteners _ _
C ChecWReplace Mower Blades _3
T Lubrication Chart _
0 Check Battery Level _4
R Clean Battery and Terminals _4_
Clean Debris Off Steering Plate _5
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Enqine Oil Level _ if
Change Engine Oil (models with oil filter) _#'1,2
Change Engine Oil (models without oil filter)
_1,2
NE Clean Air Filter _.
G Clean Air Screen _2
I Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug _'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _4#'2
__ R._place Fuel Filter V #'
1 Change more otten when operating under a hea W load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 Replace blades more otten when mowing in sandy soil
4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery.
5 See Cleaning in Maintenance Section.
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
periodicallyto 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 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 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.
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(_S
Zerk
C
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
(_ Steering
Sector
Gear
Teeth
LUBRICATION CHART
(_Steering Pivot Bolts
Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
Engine
@ Mandrel
Zerks
(_)General Purpose Grease
(_Refer to 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 of the self-lubricating
bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.