Sears 917.25545 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLITIES
FILL IN DATES
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REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Brake Operation _ 6##
Check Tire Pressure _ 6#4
T Check for Loose Fasteners _ 6##
AR Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 6##4
C Lubrication Chart _ 6#4
T Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals _ _#
a CheckTransaxle Cooling _4'
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 6##5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 6#45
Check Engine Oil Level _ 6##
Change Engine Oil 6## _1.2,3 6#4
E Clean Air Filter _2
N Clean Air Screen _2
G Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester 6_
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) 6_1,2
N clean Engine Cooling Fins _2
Replace Spark Plug _ _4'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
Replace Fuel Filter $f
3 - If equipped with otl filter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soiI
5-Ifequippedwithadjustablesystem
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more olten when operating In dirty or dusly conditions
GENERAL RECOMMENDATBONS
The warranty on this vehicle does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your uniL
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
LUBRICATION CHART
Q SPtNDLEZERK SPINDLEZERKQ
,FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
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 CLUTCH
and last longer, PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level,
° Check brake operation,,
o Check tire pressure,
Check for loose fasteners,
PIVOTS
(_SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
(_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) 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 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-
15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY