Sears 917.25147 - Manual (Page 16)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
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REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation i/ y-
Check Tire Pressure ' 1/ 1/
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ 1/7 ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i/.
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level/Recharge l/e
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension l/s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ✓ 5
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓ ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ a
Clean Air Screen 1/2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester V
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) î/,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
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Replace Fuei Filter ✓
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oii filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
GENERAL RECOMIVIENDATIONS
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 .wili need to be made periodicaliy to
properly maintain your tractor,
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
• 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 heip your engine run better
and last longer.
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BEFORE EACH USE
» Check engine oii level.
® Check brake operation.
« Check tire pressure,
e Check for loose fasteners.
5 - if equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with mainlenance-free battery,
7 ■ Tighten front axle pivot boll to 35 ft.-lbs; maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION" CHART
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® SAE30OH10W30MOTOROIL ,
0 GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
0 REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINT-S
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI­
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. !F YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED. USE ONLY A DRY, POW­
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.