Sears 917.25051 - Manual (Page 16)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
V^SERVICE DA' FES
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Check Brake Operation
✓
✓
Check Tire Pressure
1/
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Btades
✓ 4
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level/Recharge
✓ s
Clean Battery and Terminals t/ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling
1/
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
✓ 5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
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Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓
•^2,3 ✓
Clean Air Filter
✓ a
Clean Air Screen ✓ a
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ a
Replace Spark Plug
✓
✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
✓ a
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 - Chafigs more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - if equipped with oii filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace btades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
beeh subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receivefullvaluefrom the warranty, operatormust maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments wiil 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.
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-
LUBRiCATlNG BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST
BE
LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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6 - if equipped with adjusiabte system.
6 ■ Not required if equipped vwth maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 tt.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
@TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
(J)SAE 30 MOTOR OIL AP! - SF/SG
(D g ENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(DREFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION
0SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)