Sears 917.25591 manual Every 15 Hours if Operating in Very Dusty Conditions, Clean Front Grill

_WASHER

CARTRIDGE

PLATE

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

OIL FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

BODY

FIGURE 36

FRONT

			AXLE
			PIVOT
		FRONT	SPINDLE
		(GREASE		FITTING)
		LEFT	8= RIGHT)
LUBRICATE	THE
STEERING	PLATE
IN AREA OF		FRONT	WHEEL
SECTOR GEAR		(GREASE		FITTING}
		LEFT	&	RIGHT)

FIGURE 37

ENGINE
OIL FILL _		_ _I,L_')	_=_L
DIPSTIC v'	_=_	....	.

(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)

1.i CLEAN AIR FILTER

a.Unscrew Knob (Fig, 36) to remove Cover.

b.Remove Nut and Washer _o remove Cartridge Plate, Paper Cartridge and Oil Foam Pre-Cleaner.

c.Wash Foam Pre-Cleaner in detergent and water,,

d, Rinse. squeeze (rather than twist) and allow to dry

thoroughly _ "

e. Coat with three Tablespoons of SAE. 30 Engine Oil,

squeeze to distribute evenly, and squeeze out excess° f. Check Paper Cartridge. Replace if excessively dirtyr, g. Reassemble Paper Cartridge and re-positlon on Tractor.

NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINEWlTHAIR CLEANER RE-

MOVED AS DIRT (DUST} WILL DAMAGE THE ENGINE_

2_ CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air' Screen (Fig, 38) must allow free-flow of air to prevent

Engine damage from oven-heating. Clean with a wire brush, or compressed air to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and fibers°

3_ CHANGE ENGINE OIL

The best time to drain Engine Oil is at the end of a day's operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspended in the hot Oil. Refer to page 17.

4_ CLEAN FRONT GRILL

The front Grill (Fig, 2) must allow free flow of air to pre- vent engine damage from overheating,

a, Brush off debris.

5_ LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS

There are four Grease Fittings on your Tractor (Fig. 37). Using a Grease Gun. give each Grease Fitting two shots of Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No. I or

equivalent (available through your Sears Service Center). Sears Part No,. 2557R.

6_ OIL PIVOT POINTS

Place several drops of S.A.E. 30 Oil at points where parts move against each other, especially:

a. Front Axle Pivot, b_ Hood Hinges.

c, Foot Pedal Shaft (both ends). d_ Lift Shaft (both ends).

e, Steering Plate.

SEE LUBRICATION CHART, PAGE 19_

FIGURE 38 _ _"

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