Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.204040 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EVERY
EACH 8
SCHEDULE USE BOURS
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
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Check for Loose Fasteners _,_
C Check/Replace Mower Blades
] Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Clean Debris Off Steering Plate
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (models with oil filter)
Chan c)e Engine Oil !models without oil filter)
NE Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter !If equipped)
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
-- RR,ejolace Fuel Filter
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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, operator must maintain _ S
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tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments wilt need to be made
periodicallyto properly maintain your tractor. Wheel
At least once a season, check to see if Bearing
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you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments _ Steerin(
section of this manual. Sector
• At least once a year you should replace Gear
the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, Teeth
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_Steering Pivot Bolts
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Front
Wheel
Bearing
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Engine
(_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 feet they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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