Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.20390 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE
SCHEDULE EABB 8 25 SO rob SEASON STORAGE
USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
Check Brake Operation if
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
A Check for Loose Fasteners _ _
C Check/Replace Mower Blades q_#'3
[ Lubrication Chart _
0 Check Battery Level _4
R Clean Battery and Terminals _
Clean Debris Off Steering Plate _._
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (models with oil filter)
_1,2
Change Engine Oil (models without oil filter)
_1,2
NE Clean Air Filter _#'2
G Clean Air Screen ,_2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1##'2
Replace Spark Plug _
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _#2
__ Re lace Fuel Filter ____ ___
1 Change mole often when operstEng under 8 heaw load or in high _mbJent temlaeratures
2 Sew_ mo,e often when operating _n d_,ty or dusty conditions
s Replace b_ades mole often wher_ mowing in 9andy soiE 6 See C_eaning in Mainter_ance Section
4 ao_ ,equated _f equipped w_, maintenance free batter_
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value _ S
from the warranty, operator must maintain Zerk
tractor as instructed in this manual.
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Some adjustments will need to be made Wheel
periodically to properly maintain your tractor.
Bearing
At least once a season, check to see if Zerk
you should make any of the adjustments _Steerin(
described in the Service and Adjustments Sector
section of this manual. Gear
• At least once a year you should replace Teeth
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
_Steering Pivot Bolts
Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
Engine
Mandrel
Zerks
(_Generat 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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