Sears 917.258524 - Manual (Page 15)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation j 1
Check Tire Pressure 1 1 /’ ✓
i
Check for Loose Fasteners | ^
1/7
✓
Sharpen/ReplacB Mower Blades |
1^4
1
Lubrication Chart |
1/ 1 /
Check Battefy Level/Recharge | 6/e
Clean Battery and Terminals | I/' 1 /
Check T ransaxle Cooling |
1^
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ✓ 5
Adjust Motion Drive Beitfs) Tension
✓
l^s
Check Engine Oi! Level ✓
Change Engine Oil
1^2.3
1 /
Clean Air Fitter | 1/2
Clean Air Screen 1 1/2
Inspect Muffier/Spark Arrester | 1 /
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) |
1^.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins | î/z
Replace Spark Plug 1 / 1 /
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1/2
Replace Fuel Filler ✓
1 - Change more citen when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient températures 5
S - Service more ofterr when operating In didy or dusty conditions, 6
3 • If equipped with oil filter, change oil every SO hours. 7
4 - Replace btadss more often when mowing In sandy soil.
• I! equipped with adjustable system,
■
Not required If equipped with maintenance-free balfery.
■ Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft-lbs, maximum-
Do not overtighten-
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receiveful) value from the warranty, operatormust maintain
tractor as instructed in this manuai.
Some adjustments wi 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 filter, 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
©SPINDLE ZERK
©FRONT WHEEL­
BEARING ZERK
©ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
SPINDLE ZERK©
FRONT WHEEL®
BEARING ZERK
ENGINE©
15
GEARSHIFT ©
PIVOTS
© SAE 30 OH 10W30 MOTOR OIL
© GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
@ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "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-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW­
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.,