Sears 917.258473 Customer Respo Biluties, CheckBrakeOporat on, _ Eng,Ne, General Recommendations

CUSTOMER RESPO BILUTIES

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CheckBrakeOporat on		.	. ,	,	,	_ .	1
Check	Tire Pressure	_
Check for LooseFasteners		_'	!_'7		I_	''	' ' '
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TCheck BatteryLevel/Recharge

0	Clean Battery and Terminals			_
R	checkfrans_le cooling	_	,	_/
	AdjustBladeBelt(s)Tension				_/S
	AdjustMotionDriveBelt(s)Tension				Ks
	CheckEngineOil Level	IV #'		_	........
	Change EngineOi'	i_		$/_'1.....'.3	1_'
E	CleanAir Filter
U	CleanAir Screen	.....		_2

GinspectMuffler!SparkArrester

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ReplaceOil Filter(if equipped)

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ReplaceSparkPlug

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ReplaceAirFilter PaperCartridge ....

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ReplaceFue!Filter

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- Change

more often when operating

under

a heavy

load

or in high

ambient

temperatures 5 - {f equipped

with adjustab{e

system

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- Service

more often when operating

indirtyor dusty conditions

6

- Not required

it equipped

with maintenance-free

battery.

3

- If equipped with oilf_ter, change olievery

50 hours_

7

- Tighten front axle pivot

bolt to 35 it .Ibs maximum

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 shouid 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-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer,,

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level

•Check brake operation,,

°Check tire pressure,

. Checkfor loose fasteners,

LUBRICATION		CHART
(_SPINDLE ZERK_			SPINDLE ZERK (_)
(_ FRONT WHEEL"_._'_:I		_	RONT WHEEL (_)
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BEARING ZERK _	._		BEARING ZERK

(_ATTACHMENT_::::::::::::::'

_ ENG,NE®

_GEARSH'_O

PIVOTS

(_)SAE 30 OR I0W30 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-

17 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.