Sears 917.256543 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES
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AS YOUCOMPLETE
REGULARSERWOE :YSERWCE DATES
CheckBrakeOperation _
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Check Tire Pressure
_" CheckforLoose Fasteners
R Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades
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T Check Bat!erY,,Leve!/Recharge
0 CleanBattery andTerminals
R CheckTransaxleCooling
Adjust Blade Beft(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
ChangeEngineOil
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N CleanAir Screen ,,,
G InspectMuffler/SparkArrester
ReplaceOil Filter(If equipped)
CleanEngineCoolingFins
ReplaceSparkPlug
ReplaceAir FilterPaperCartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more otten when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient tempm-atures
2,- Service more often when operating fn dirty or dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oil fiiter, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more olten when mowing }n sandy sell
5 - If equipped with adjustable system
6 - Not _'equired if equipped with maintenance-flee battery
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft -Ibe maximum
Do not overttghten
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 air4uel mixture and help your engine run better
and last Ionger_
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) ZERK(_)
(_) ".FRONT WHEEL(_)
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
(_) ATTACHMENT _
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level
o Check brake operation°
o Check tire pressure.,
o Check for loose fasteners,
PIVOTS
(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(_) 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, Pew-
15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY