Sears 917.372301 manual Gear Case Contd, Lubrication, Grass Catcher, ZONE/CONTROL Lever, Cleaning

MAINTENANCE(CONT'D)

GEAR CASE (CONT'D)

NOTE: The gear case is filled to proper level at the factory° The only time the lubricant needs atten- tion, is if service has been performed on the gear

Case.

The gear case must be filled with grease after gear case has been serviced. Use only multi-purpose automotive grease. Do not substitute.

LUBRICATION

MOWER WHEELS: Lubricating wheels and/or

wheel bearings is not necessary under normal conditions_

Should conditions require lubrication, thoroughly

clean wheels and/or wheel bearings and axles and apply a light coating of dry lubricant such as

white graphite. White graphite is available at Sears retail stores and through the catalog,

REAR DOOR HINGE: Put a few drops of the same oil as used in the engine on hinge points of rear door once or twice each year (See Fig, 22)°

GEAR CASE: The gear case is filled at the factory and does not require any addition of lubricant, unless the gear case is opened and service

performed. Use only a multi-purpose automotive grease for refilling after service has been per- formed° Approximately 2 1/2 oz. required°

FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTERS: Put a few drops of the same oil as used in the engine on the front wheel adjusters once or twice each year (See Fig° 23).

GRASS CATCHER

Check your grass catcher often_ Through normal use it will wear° If catcher needs replacing, re-

place only with a manufacturer approved replace- ment catcher from Sears. Give the mower model

number when ordering,

NOTE: The catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used,

ZONE/CONTROL LEVER

Put one or two drops of the same oil as used in the engine between the zone control lever and bracket located on left rear of engine (See Fig_ 24). Do this once or twice each year_

ZONE/ENGINE CONTROL

Check your zone/engine control cable often for defects or wear and replace if found to be dam- aged or worn,

CLEANING

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in con- tact with the spark plug.

1. Turn mower on its side with carburetor up,

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PRESS

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FIG 25

APPROX 1/32

HEX HEAD SCREW

CONTAINER

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FIG 27

2_ Clean the underside of your mower by scrap- ing to remove build,up of grass and trash,

NOTE: We recommend that you clean the under- side of your mower after each use.

3.Clean your mower and engine often to keep build-up of trash from accumulating around engine, a clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter, and carburetor are covered to keep water out_ Water in engine can result in shortening engine life_

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