Sears 917.251551 - Manual (Page 16)

CUSTOMER RESPOMSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Brake Operation j ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners | ✓ 1/7 1 /
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades | ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart | ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level/Recharge | ✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals | 1 / ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling | ✓
Adjust Blade Belt{s) Tension | ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Beit(s) Tension | 1/5
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Check Engine Oil Level | ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil | ✓ ^a,3 ✓
Clean Air Filter | ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen j 1/2
Inspect Muffler/Spafk Arrester | ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) | |/,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins | ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug | ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge | 1/2
Replace Fuel Filter | ✓ ....
1 - Change more oiten when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 ■ it equipped with oil filter, change oi! every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
5 - If equipped with adjustable system
6 - Not required if equipped with mafntenance-free battery,
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 It -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
receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments wil! 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 filler assure
proper air-fuel mixture and heip your engine run better
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
" Check engine oil level.
« Check brake operation.
« Check tire pressure. -
» Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT; DO 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 LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
LUBRICATION CHART '
©TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
© SPINDLE ZERK—1 A -----------------------------------^ SPINDLE ZERK®
©FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
© STEERING
SECTOR GEAR
TEETH
©CHECK/ADD
TRANSAXLE
FLUID
FRONT WHEEL®
BEARING ZERK
ENGINE ©
©SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SF/SG
©GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
©REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE” SECTION
©SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT {MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
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