Sears 917.258524 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOM ESPO L ES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,f___ _._o__
FILL IN DATES /_X_'_._<p_"_. _'_07
AS YOU COMPLETE /_-_,_/_O_
REGULAR SERV!CE /_/_'_ERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _/ _/
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Check Tire Pressure _ $/
T Check_er"Le'ose'Fasteners t_/ _, V' ..................................
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T Cheek Ba}},e,ry'Leve!/Recharge .....
0 Clean Battery and Terminals Q## _/
R Check Transaxle Cooling _ '
.....A ju tB deBeit(s)Tens o" ......... KS' , ,
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(e) Tension _#'s
Check Engine Oil Level _/ _#'
Change Engine OIl _,,3
E Clean Air Filter _/'2
N Clean Air Screen _ _f2 i : .
G JInspect MuffledSparkArrester
Replace Oil Filter(ifequipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _V#'2
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Replace Fuet Filter
t -Change mote oftenwhen operatingunder a heavy toad orin high ambienttemperatures
2 - Sen/Ice more oftenwhen operatingindirtyor dusty conditions,
3 _If equipped wiihoil filter,change of!every 50 hours.
4 - Repbce bladesmore oftenwhen mowing In sandy soil,,
5 - tf equipped wi_hadjustable system,
6 -Net required Ifequipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten frontaxle pivotbolt to35 ft.*lbs m_lxlmum_
Do notovedJghten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon thistractor does notcoveritems thathave
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence,_ To
receive fullvalue from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed inthis 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 air-fue! mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_SPINDLE ZERK--_ .__F_---SPINDLE ZERK (_)
(_) FRONT WHEEl;, "=;'_:;'_ FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK _ _ I _ BEARING ZERK
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level
Check brake operation,
Check tire pressure.
Check for loose fasteners..
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PIVOTS
15
(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
® GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
SECTION® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE
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-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,,