Sears 917.25051 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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Check Tire Pressure
Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
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Check Engine Oil Level
Change EngineOil
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
ReplaceFuel Filter
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1 - Change 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 oil filter, change oil every 50 hours,
4 - Replace blades more eften when mowing in sandy soil.
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5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required f equipped with maJnter_ance-free battery.
7 _Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.qbs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
(_) SPINDLE ZERK --
ZERK (_)
Some adjustments wilt 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.
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BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
(_)STEERING
SECTOR GEAR ENGINE(_)
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BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
o 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-
LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST
BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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TRANSAXLE
FLUID
(_)SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SF/SG
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
(_)SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
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