Sears 917.25591 - Manual (Page 18)

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COVER
CARTRIDGE
PLATE
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CARTRIDGE
OIL POAM
PRE-CLEANER
BODY
FIGURE 36
(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING
IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)
1. CLEAN AIR FILTER
a. Unscrew Knob (Fig, 36) to remove Cover,
b« Remove Nut and Washer to remove Cartridge Plate,
Paper Cartridge and Oil Foam Pre-Cleaner,
c. Wash Foam Pre-Cleaner in detergent and water,
d Rinse, squeeze (rather tharr twist) and allow to dry
thoroughly. ’
e. Coat with three Tablespoons of S.A E. 30 Engine Oil,
squeeze to distribute evenly, and squeeze out excess.
f. Check Paper Cartridge. Replace îf excessively dirty.
g. Reassemble Paper Cartridge and re-position on Tractor.
NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE­
MOVED
AS DIRT (DUST) WILL DAMAGE THE
ENGINE,
2. CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air Screen (Fig, 38) must allow free«flow of air to prevent
Engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush.
Of compressed air to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried
gum and fibers.
3. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
The best time to drain Engine Oil is at the end of a day's
operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspended
in the hoi Oli. Refer to page 17.
4. CLEAN FRONT GRILL
The frorrt Grili (Fig. 2) must allow free flow of air to pre­
vent engine damage from overheating,
a, Brush off debr is.
5. LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS
Thera are four Grease Fittings on your Tractor (Fig. 37).
Using a Grease Gun, give each Grease Fitting two shots of
Extrema Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No, 1 or
equivalent (available through your Sears Service Center).
Sears Part No, 2BS7R.
6. OIL PIVOT POINTS
Place several drops of S.A.E. 30 Oil at points where parts
move against each other, especially:
a. Front Axle Pivot,
b. Hood Hinges.
c. Foot Pedal Shaft (both ends).
d. Lift Shaft (both ends).
e. Steering Plate.
SEE LUBRICATION CHART, PAGE 19.
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