Sears 917.258552 - Manual (Page 16)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MÄfNTENÄNCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN OATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
ñÉGULÁR SEFWiCE
SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure | ^
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners | ^ ✓ 7 ✓
SharpentReplace Mower Blades | ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart . | ✓ i/ 1
Check Battery Level/Recharge | ✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals | ✓ ✓
Check Transaxie Cooling I ✓
Adjust Blade Beli(a) Tension | ✓ 5
Adjust Motion Drive Selt(s) Tension I
5
Check Engine Oil Level | ^ ✓
Change Engine Oil
|f^2,3 ✓
Clean Ai’r Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air ficreen
1/2
Inspect Muffier/Spark Arrester | ✓
Replace Oi! Filter (If equipped) |
% /i.i
Clean Engine Cooiing Fins I
Replace Spark Plug | 1/ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge | ✓ ä
Replace Fuel Fitter j ✓
1 - Change more ot!sn when operaltng under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures, 5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - (f equippecf with oil iliter. change
oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace biafe more often when mowirrg in sandy soil.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover ítems 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.
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 fitter, and check blades 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.
6 - Not foquired if equipped with maintaeanoe-frae battery.
7 - Tighten front a*;te pivot bait to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtightan.
LUBRICATION CHART
(D SPINDLE ZERK
@ FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
® ATTACHE ENT-V"^
CLUTCH \ /
PIVOTfS) ^
SPINDLE ZERK (D
FRONT WHEEL (|)
BEARING ZERK
ENGINE (D
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® SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(D GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBtUTIES “ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI­
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRtCATiNG BE.AR'NGS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW­
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.