Sears 917.2565 manual Custom Espons Lines, General Recommendations, Lubrication

CUSTOM ESPONS LINES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check for Loose Fasteners

R [ Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBtades

A

C LubricationChart

T Check Battery Level/Recharge

0Clean Batteryand Termina{s R Check Transax/eCooIing

E

Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil

Clean Air Fitter

N[ Clean AirScreen

F

G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter(lf equipped)

NClean EngineCoolingFins

E

Replace Spark Piug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

ReplaceFuel Fitter

-Change mo_e often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures, 5 - If equipped with adjustable system,

- Sewice more often when	operating in dirty or dusty			conditions.	6 - Not required if equipped	with	maintenance-free battery.
* If equipped with oi_filter,	change	oil every	50 hours.		7 - Tighten f_on[ axle pivot	belt to	35 ft.qbs, max}mum.
4 - Replace blades more often when		mowing	in sandy	soil.	Do not overtighten,

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-fuei mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

	LUBRICATION	CHART
(_) SPINDLE	ZERK ___--		SPINDLE	ZERE (_}
® F.oNWHEELdt i		....	W"EEL®
BEARING	ZERK _i	""_ -'L__	BEARING	ZERK

ENGINE(_

G

CLUTCH

PWOT(S)

BEFORE EACH USE

oCheck engine oil level. Check brake operation.

,Check tire pressure.

o Check for loose fasteners.

(_) 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- DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

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