Sears 917.25591 - Manual (Page 19)

(D SPINDLE
LUBRICATION CHART
FRONT AXLE PIVOT 0
SPINDLE @
[2) WHEEL BEARINGS
ENGINE (3)
^ BOTH ENDS OF
VD FOOT PEDAL SHAFT
0 SAE MOTOR OIL
0 EXTREME PRESSURE
LUBRICATING GREASE
AMDEXNO. 1, SEARS
PART NO. 2557R
0 REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'S,
(UNDER INITIAL PREPARATION
IN OWNERS MANUAL)
7. CHECK BATTERY
a. Electrolyte solution level in each Battery Cell should be
even with bottoms of tubes In cells (Fig. 39). Add dis­
tilled water If necessary, NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.
b. Keep Battery and Terminals clean. Refer to step 8,
c. Keep Battery Bolts tight,
d. Keep Vent Caps tight and small vent holes in Caps
open.
e. Recharge SLOWLY at 3 amperes If necessary.
8. CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause
the Battery to "leak" power and hinders the operation of
the charger,
a. Remove the Battery from the Tractor and wash with
four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water.
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA
SOLUTION INTO THE CELLS, Rinse the Battery with
plain water, dry and reinstall on Tractor.
b. Clean terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until
bright. Replace Battery Cables. Coat terminal connec­
tions with Vasoline.
WHEEL BEARINGS 0
BOTH ENDS LIFT SHAFT 0
TBANSAXLE
(CHECK LEVEL AT REAR
FILL PLUG) 0
SEE PAGE 14 FOR MOWER LUBRICATION.
CUT-AWAY View
VENT CAP
EMERY HOURS
1. CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from Engine Cooling Fins
to prevent Engine damage from overheating (Fig, 41),
Air Guide Covers must bs removed (Fig, 40).
2. MUFFLER
Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler (Fig. 40) or
tamper with the exhaust system. Damaged Mufflers or
spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodi­
cally and replace If necessary, if your engine is equipped
with a spark arrester screen assernbly, remove every 60
hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace If damaged. . ig.
MUFFteR-to.
HEAT SHIELD
'AiR GUIDE
COVER
AIR
SCREEN
FIGURE 40