Sears 917.25156 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation | ^ ✓
Check Tire Pressure | ^ ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners | ✓r ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades | ✓ 4
Lubrication Chart |
Check Battery Level/Recharge | I/ b
Clean Battery and Terminals 1/ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling 6/
Adjust Blade Be!t{s) Tension l/s
Adjust Motion Drive Beit(s) Tension ✓ b
Check Engine Oil Level 1 /
Change Engine Oil 1^2.3 1/
Clean Air Filter 1/2
Clean Air Screen 1^2
inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) §.<.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I i/2
Replace Fuel Filter | ✓
1 - Change more olten when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient
2 - Service moia oilen when operating In dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oil filler, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractordoes 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 will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Sen/ice 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 LUBRI­
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND Dl RT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW­
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,
temperalures. 5 - If equipped with adjuslable system
6 • Not required If equipped wilh maintenance-free battery
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft-lbs, maximum .
Do not overtlghtan.
LUBRICATION CHART
(D SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
(2) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE" SECTION
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