Sears 917.250551 - Manual (Page 15)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE DATES
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Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓
✓ 7
✓
Sharpen/Repiace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level/Recharge
✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
✓ 5
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Check Engine OH Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓ Vtz.3 ✓
Clean Air Filter
^2
Clean Air Screen
✓ 2
Inspect Muftler/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter {If equipped) 6^,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug
✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 - ChEjngc more ollen when operating ur^der a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2
- Service more often vjhen operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oil fifter. change oil every 50 hours
«1 ■ Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractordoes 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 pertodicaily to
properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual shouid be checked at least once each season,.
“ Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean
or replace air filter, and check biades and belts for
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer,
BEFORE EACH USE
® Check engine oil level
* Check brake operation,,
“ Check tire pressure.
® Check for loose fasteners,
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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5 - If Equipped with adjustable system
6 ■ Not required if equipped with mamtenance-free battery
7 - Tighieri front axle pivol bolt to 35 It -lbs maximum
Do not overtighten
LUBRICATION CHART
0TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
0SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SF/SG
©GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
©REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE” SECTION
©SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT {MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)