General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman 917.203850 Operator's Manual

BEFORE EVERY
EACH 8
USE HOURS
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MAINTENANCE
EVERY BEFORE
SCHEDULE
SEASON STORAGE
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Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
A 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 Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Enqine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (models with oil filter) _1,2
Change Engine Oil (models without oil filter 11##'1,2
NE Clean Air
Filter
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G Clean Air Screen t##'2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins _4' 2
Replace Spark Plug _
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartrid,ge t,_2
-- R_place 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
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 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
ROB systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
_Steering Pivot Bolts
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Zerk Zerk
Wheel
Bearing /-_
Zerk
(_ Steering _
Sector I I
Gear I I
Teeth ___
Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
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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