Sears 917.25148 General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Maintenance Schedule, Before Each USE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL [N DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULARSERVICE

SERVICE DATES

 

 

 

! check Brake Operation

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CheckTire Pressure

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T[

Check for Loose Fasteners

 

 

Sharpen/Replace MowerBlades

 

CA! LubricationChart

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Check BatteryLevel!Recharge

 

 

Clean BatteryandTerminals

 

R} CheckTransaxleCooling AdjustBlade Belt(s)Tension Adjust MotionDrive Belt(e) Tension

 

Check

Engine

Oil Level

 

 

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I change Engine0il

 

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6/'

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E

t Clean

Air

Filter

 

 

 

 

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Clean Air Screen

 

 

 

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G

Inspect

Muffler/Spark

Arrester

 

 

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1

ReplaceOil Filter (if equipped)

 

 

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Clean

Engine

Cooling

Fins

 

 

$'#'2

 

Replace

Spark

Plug

 

 

 

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Replace

Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

 

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ReplaceFuel Filter.............................

1 * Change mo_-eo_ten when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 - Sei'vicemore often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions

3 -if equipped with oil fitter, change oil every 50 hou_s

4 - Replace btades more otten when mowing in sandy soil

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5 - If equipped with adjustable system

6 - Net required if equipped with maintenance4ree battery 7 - Tighten front axle pivot belt to 35 It 4be maximum

Do not overlighten

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

oOnce 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-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

 

LUBRICATION

CHART

 

(_TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

(_) SPINDLE

ZERK

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BEARING

ZERK

BEARING ZERK

® STEERING

 

SECTOR

GEAR

ENGINE ®

TEETH

 

 

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level. o Check brake operation

o Check tire pressure.

oCheck for loose fasteners

IMPORTANT; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARtNGS.

VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT

THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-

LUBRICATING BEARINGS. tF YOU FEEL THEY MUST

(9

TRANSAXLE

FLUID

(_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SF/SG

®GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

®REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION (_) SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

BE LUBRICATED,

USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED

16

GRAPHITE TYPE

LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

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Contents Model Number 917.251480 Ownersmanual Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersMaintenance Agreement Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryTable of Contents Engine Maintenance Accessories and AttachmentsPerformance =Li Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidConnect Battery See Fig BEDCheck Deck Levelness Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Assei BLY Check Brake SystemPLATE---SCREW To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperatuon LockOperatnon Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Move Forward and BackwardTo Operate Before Starting the EngineTo Transport To Start Engine See Fig OperationMulching Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleFill N Dates AS YOU Complete Regularservice Service Dates General RecommendationsCustomer Responsibilities TractorTo Clean Battery and Terminals Customer ResponsmbblitiesEngine LubricationCleaning Customer Fiiespons B UT ESMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Level Mower HousingTo Install Mower Recheck measurements after adjustingAdjustments ServiceTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment Clutch To Adjust Brake See FigService AN Adjustments To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Figs To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Attachment Lift Spring To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control CableSee Storage OtherFuel SYSTEIVl Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause CorrectionService Notes Wiring Insulated Clips Tractor Model Number SchematicRWjLjTj REPb,UFPARTS KEY Part DescriptionRepair Parts Repabr Parts KEY Part DescriptionRepair Parts Tractor - Model Number KEY Part DescriptionKEY Part DescriptionTractor = Model Number KEY Part NO, no Spark Arrester KIT Tractor --MODEL Number EngineRepaur Parts Tractor -- Model Number 9!7.251480Repair Parts Wheels & TiresTractor -- Model Number KEY Part NO, no REPAnFPARTS UNC KEYRepar Parts Transaxle NPTKohler Engine Model Number MV18S, Type Number Breather and VENT1Tractor -- Model Number AIR IntakeCrankcase Carburetor Crankcase KEY Partdescription Carburetor KEY Part DescriptionCylinder Head Electric Starter Part DescriptionDipstick ExhaustReparfparts Flywheel 20 x 5/8Fuel Pump CAM Shaft AN oVALVES Camshaft Servbce Notes SERVmCE Otes Page Sighting Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Sight and Hold THiS Level with SKY Line or Tree MAXFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number