Sears 917.25958 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGU........LAR SERVICE ................ /_.,Y_j_ SERVIC e DATES
CheckBrakeOperation _ 6##
CheckTirePleseure 6## _
Checkfor LooseFasteners
Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades
LubricationChart
CheckBatteryLevel/Recharge
CleanBatteryandTerminals
CheckTransaxleCooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
AdjustMotionDriveBelt(s)Tension
CheckEngineOilLevel
ChangeEngineOil
CleanAir Filter
CleanAir Screen
InspectMuffledSparkArrester
ReplaceOil Filter(If equipped)
CleanEngineCoolingFins
ReplaceSparkPlug
ReplaceAirFilterPaperCartridge
ReplaceFuelFilter
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy toad ot In high ambient temperatures
2 - Service mote often when opB_aling indirty or dusty conditions
3 ,, II equipped with oil filte_ change oi! every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more olten when mowing In sandy soil
5 - g equipped with adiuslabte system
6 * Not required if equipped with mainlenance-f_ee battery
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ff -Ibs maximum
Do not overtlghten
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.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
®
® FRON1
BEARING ZERK
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 "_'CLUTCB
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better PIVOT(S)
and last longer.
LUBRICATION CHART
DLB ZERK ®
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
. Check brake operation.
o Check tire pressure
Check for loose fasteners.
-FRONT WHEEL®
BEARING ZERK
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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, POW-
16 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY