Sears 917.256543 General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE, AS YOU Complete

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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES

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AS YOU COMPLETE

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Check BrakeOperation

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Check

Tire Pressure

 

 

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Checkfor Loose Fasteners

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Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades

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CleanBattery andTerminals

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CheckTransaxleCooling

 

Adjust

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Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

 

 

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Oil Level

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Air Filter

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Clean EngineCoolingFins

ReplaceSpark Plug

ReplaceAir FilterPaperCartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more otten when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient tempm-atures 2, - Service more often when operating fn dirty or dusty conditions

3 - If equipped with oil fiiter, change oil every 50 hours

4 - Replace blades more olten when mowing }n sandy sell

DATES

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5 - If equipped with adjustable system

6 - Not _'equiredif equipped with maintenance-flee battery

7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft -Ibe maximum Do not overttghten

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 air4uel mixture and help your engine run better and last Ionger_

LUBRICATION

CHART

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BEARING ZERK

BEARING ZERK

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CLUTCH

PIVOT(S)

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level o Check brake operation°

o Check tire pressure.,

o Check for loose fasteners,

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, Pew-

15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

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Contents Model Number 917.256543 Ownersmanual Lb Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesMaintenance Agreement ModelSerial Number Date of Purchase Undex Performance AOOE$$OR! and Attach EntsContents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton Connect Battery See FigsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System Install Seat See FigCheck TiRE Pressure Check Deck LevelnessWeldnutfromtho ChecklistInstall IVlULCHER Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your Tractor Ignition Light Switch Ammeter PositionStopping See Fig Howto USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Transport OperationBefore Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigMowing Tups To Start Engin = See FigIviulchjng iVtOWING TiPS AS YOU Complete Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USECustom Responsibil ES TractorTires Engine Transaxle CoolingLubrication Areas CleanCustomer AIR INTAKF.JCOOLiNGEngine OIL Filter See Fig CleaningTo Remove Mower See Fig To iNSTALL iVIOWER See FigTo Level Mower Housing Service AN AdjustmentsTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine WEH a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See FigsTo Replace Fuse AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Carburetor See FigTurned in TOO Tight Fuel System Engine OILCylinders Correction Troubleshootbng PointsTroubleshootsng Points