Sears 917.25049 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FiLL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
<& SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation 1/ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ 7
Sharpen/Repiace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level/Recharge ✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Be!t(s) Tension
%/s
Check Engine Oli Level
✓ 1/
Change Engine Oil ✓ 1^2.3 l/
Clean Air Filter ✓ a
Clean Air Screen l/a
inspect MuHler/Spark Arrester | ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1/2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartndge 1^2
Replace Fuel Filter |
✓
1 - Change more otlen wherr operaling under a heavy toad or fn high afubten!
a - Service more often whan operating In dirty or dusty conditions,
3 ■ If equipped with oil filler, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades mors often when mowing In sandy so!!
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 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 tor
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 DIRT 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
leraparatures, 5 -1! equipped with adjustable system
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-freB battery,
7 - Tlghttn front axle pivot bolt to 35 It -tbs maximum
Do not overtighten
LUBRICATION CHART
® SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
@ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(D REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE" SECTION