Sears 917.257643 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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FILL IN DATES /_///_t'_?._O_ _
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REGu_R SERVICE ............................./_._"_PSERVICE DATES.,.
Check Brake Operation _
&eekTirePressure J V'
T Check, for Loose Fasteners if
Sharpen/RePlace Mower Blades
C L"bricationCha,t .................
T Clean Battery and Terminals _'
0 Check Transaxle Cooling 6## '
a Adjust Blade Beft(s) Tension ....... V
Adjust MotionDrive Bett(s) Tension ............. i _,
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:Check Engine Oil ,Level ......... _
ChaoQeEogineO, :v' . __=,, V' ........
Clean Air Filter 6##2 ....
'-ciean Air Screen ................. _2
G inspect Muffler/spark Arrester _#'
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I' _,2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins 6_2
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 6/2
Replace Fuel Filter 6/
t _Change more o{'lenwhen opere_ing under a heavy load or in high ambtent temperatures 3 - 1!equlppedf wtlh oil ilt!er, change oll every 50 hours
2 * Service more olten when operating tn ditty or dusty eor_dittons 4 -Repface bfacles more o!ten when mowing in sendy soil
5 - I| equ}pped with adjustable syslem
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 seasom
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 fitter assure
proper air4uel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE:
" Check engine o!i leveli:
° Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure°
Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_)SPtNDLE _)
(_ "FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
ENGINE (_
('_ CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
(_ 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, POW-
15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,