Sears 917.257552 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ESPONS!B UTIES
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AS YOU COMPLETE
..............check B_ke"Operatio'n ............. "'_ _ ,
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Check Tire Pressure _ _ I
T Check' for Loose Fasteners ...... _#' ....... .......... :'. _'7 '. _ ...............
R Sharpen!Replace Mower Btades ............... _4
'Lubrication Chart ............. _............ _ ..... 6## .....................
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T Check Battery Level/Recharge ,, _ ....
0 Clean Battery and Terminals 6_
a Check Transaxle Cooling 6/
Be.(s)Ten i0' ..................... , ... ............... ,.........
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _#'5
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Check Engine Oil Level _ 6#4' .......
change Eng'i'n'e0,, ...."..... ........... .._ t_._ii .... 6/ ::
Ctean Air Filter 6/2
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N _c'eanAirScreen _#2 ............ ...............
G Inspect Muffler/Spark'Arresier _ . ___
[ Replace'"0i! Fiite;"ilf equipp'ed) ....i" ....................... ...... _,2 ....'
N "siean Engine coo]ing Fins 6##=
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Replace Spark Plug " .................... 6## ' _#' ..........
RePIace Air Fiiier Paper Cartridge _/2
....Replace Fuel Filter 6#4
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy toad er in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty er dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oil fiiler, change oil every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more oflen when mowing in sandy soil
5 - If equipped 'Mth adjustable system
6- Not required if equipped wilh mainlenanoe-lree battery
7 - Tighten tronl axle pivm bolt 1o35 tt4bs maximum,
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATUONS
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.
Al! 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_)SPINDLE ZERK_ SPINDLE ZERK
® ®
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
®
G
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level
o Check brake operation,
° Check tire pressure
Check for toose fasteners,
GEARSHIFT(_)
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 SPECfAL 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 GRAPHtTE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.