Sears 917.25958 - Manual (Page 16)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
X
SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation | ^ 1/
Check Tire Pi essure
Check for Loose Fasteners ^7
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 6^4
Lubrication Chart
1
/
Check Battery Level/Recharge l/s
Clears Battery and Terminals ✓ «/
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
6/5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension s/s
Check Engine Oil Level
✓
6
/
Change Engine Oil 1^2,3 ✓
Clean Air Filter
1/2
Clean Air Screen ^2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
|/.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
1/2
Replace Spark Plug
1
/
Replace Air Fiiter Paper Cartridge ^2
Replace Fuel Filter
6
/
1 - Change mofe oUen when operating undar a heavy load or in high arnblent tempsfaturas
2 - Service more oftonwhen operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 -1! equipped with oil filler, change oit every 50 hours
d - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soli
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 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.
5 - ft aquippsd with adiustable system
6 - Mot required it equipped with maintenance-free battery
7 ■ Tighten front axta pivot bolt to 35 tt -lbs maximum
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
16
(3) SAE 30 OR 10W3D MOTOR OIL
(D GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(3) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE” SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBRI­
CANTS WILL ATTRACT OUST 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.