Sears 917.25545 Cleaning, Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas, Engine OIL Filter See Fig, Sparkplugs

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CUSTOMER RESPONS BnL T ES

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the air intake screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower'housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked air intake screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will cause engine damage due to overheating_

ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

•Drain oil from engine crankcase ( See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" through step remove drain plug).

oRemove oil filter drain plug located at base of oil filter adapter. Allow oil filter to drain.

•Remove oil filter'and wipe off filter'adapter. Reinstall oil filter drain plug_

°Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter.

°Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn.

Fill crankcase with new oil ( See "TO CHANGE EN- GINE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approxi- mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

•Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation.

OIL FILTER

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MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage,

SPARKPLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

Fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel filter

becomes clogged, obstructing fuel fl0w to carburetor, re- placement is required.

oWith engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

°Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow toward carburetor_

oBe sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

°Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline_

CLAMP

FUEL FILTER /

FIG. 18

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILD-UP, GRASS AND

TRASH CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING AFTER EACH USE

oClean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc_ of all foreign matter.

°Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

°Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your' unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter'and carburetor are covered to keep water'out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life

OIL FILTER

FIGo 17

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Contents SEA Safety is Involved Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersYour Blade Bolt Torque Maintenance AgreementModel SEARS, Roebuck and CO, D/817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, ILNNDEX Engine PerformanceContents of Hardware Pack Attach Steering Wheel See Fig To Remove Unit from CartonUnpack Carton To Roll Unit OFF Skid See FigCheck Deck Levelness Asse LYCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsCheck Brake System AssemblyInstall Battery See Figs WingnutsInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs a FIG, 7ATo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Operation Know Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo SET Parking Brake See Fig See FigTo Operate on Hills ADD GasolineTo Transport Operation Mulching Mowing TipsSpindlezerkq Before Each USEClutch Pivots Brake Operation Battery See FigBlade Removal See Fig Blade CareBelts Customer RespoEngine 2oo .loo 6 oo 40Engine OIL Filter See Fig CleaningClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas SparkplugsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigIf AN Attachment Other than To Level Mower Housing ID dTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Service and Adjustments To Start Engine with a Weak BAFrERYSee Figs Acceleration Test To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigPreliminary Setting Final SEI-FINGEnghne BatteryStorage OtherTroubleshooting Points Problem CauseCorrection

917.25545 specifications

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