Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 917.204010 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE EVERY
EACH 8
SCHEDULE USE HOURS
Check Brake Operation _
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Check Tire Pressure
T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
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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 Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Enqine Oil Level If if
Chanqe Enqine Oil !models with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (models without oil filter)
NE Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
J Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E Clean Eng,ine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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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
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
_Steering Pivot Bolts
Zerk Zerk
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk /._
Steering _
Sector I I
Gear I I
Teeth ___
Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Engine
(_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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