Sears 917.275223 - Manual (Page 21)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE e<^ci^gi^^XSE^ICF OATFS
Ch9ck Brak» Operation
Check Tire Pressure
✓
✓
✓
✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades t/'.
Lubrication Chart
✓ ✓
Check Battery Level ✓ s
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
✓
Adjust Blade 6eH(s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive 6elt(s) Tension ✓ t
Check Engine OH Level ✓
✓
Change Engine OH
✓
Clean Air Fitter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler^park Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Fitter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓
✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive fuil 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 adjustrrrents 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 arid belts for wear. A new
spark pli^ and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
1 .
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3.
4.
LUBRICATION CHART
© Tie Rod Ball Joints
® Spindle-
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
©Steer! rig
Sector
Gear
TeeUi
@ Mandrel
Zerks
© Spindle
Zerk
©Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
©Engine
5.
Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and
interlock systems for prefer operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
©Spray Silicone Lubriant (Move Boots to
Lubricate)
©General Purpose Grease
©Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT; Oo 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
21 lubricant sparingly.