Craftsman 917.20403 Operator's Manual page 23

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners
A Check/Replace Mower Blades
C Lubrication Chart
T Check Battery Level
O Clean Battery and Terminals
R 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)
Change Engine Oil (models without oil filter)
E Clean Air Filter
GN clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Se_ice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 5 - See Cleaning in Maintenance Section.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
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
(_ Sr Spindle
Zerk Zerk
(_ Front
Wheel Wheel
Bearing Bearing
Zerk Zerk
(_ Steerin(
Sector
Gear
Teeth
Engine
(_General Purpose Grease
(_Referto 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.
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