Sears 917.25148 - Manual (Page 16)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
o#;
SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation ✓ y'
Check Tire Pressure s/ ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ t ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ 4
Lubficaliort Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Level/Recharge ✓ a
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ 1 /
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Sell(s) Tension |/s
Check Engine Oil Level g/ ✓
Change Engine Oil ✓ ✓
Clean Air Filter
y* z
Clean Air Screen % / s
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester 1 /
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooiing Fins
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1^2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
1 * Change more olten when operating under a heavy lead or in high ambient ternperatures
2 - Service more otten when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 ' if equipped with oil fitter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - F^epiace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
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 periodicaity 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 bells 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 fasterrers.
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
16
5 ' If equipped wilfi a(j|ifslabls sysSsm
B - Not required if equipped vdth mainlsnance-frea battery
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 It -lbs maxitmim
Do not overtighten
LUBRICATION CHART
©TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
©SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SF/SQ
©GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
©REFER TO CUSTOMER RHSPONSIBiUTIES "ENGINE" SECTION
©SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)