Sears 917.258542 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES
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MAINTENANCESC.EDULE
FILL,NDATES
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REGU RSERWOE................ SERVICEDATES
Check Brake Operation if if
Check Tire Pressure , _ V '_ . If , ,
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T Check for Loose Fasteners I_
R sharpen/Replace Mowe'r"Blades .......
cA Lubricati;nChaa ........
T Che,c,kBatteryLevel,'Recha,rge
0 C{ean Battery and Terminals
a Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust_ Blade Belt(s) Tensio,n .....
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine,,Oil Level ......... j,,l_#
Change Engine Oil
E I clean Air Filter ........
N I Clean Air Screen ............
G i Inspect Muffler/Spark Ar!es!,er ........
I Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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Clean Engine Coo!,i,ng,Fins ,,,
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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I _Change more often when operating under a heavy ioad or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more otten when opera_Jngin dirty or dusty conditions
3 - Ifequipped withe_t tilter, change o_teve_ 50 hours
4 - Replace b_adee mere often when mewing In sandy soil
5 - ff equipped with adjustat)_e system
6 - Not required if equipped withmatnfenance4ree baltery
7 - Tighfen freer axld pivot bo_f to 35 ft 4be maximum
Do not oveftlghten
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 air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer,,
BEFORE EACH USE
- Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
o Checktire pressure.
o Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
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_BEARtNG ZERK BEARING ZERK
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(_) CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
IEARSHIFT (_
PIVOTS
(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
® GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OtL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WELL 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