Sears 917.258542 owner manual Customer, Before Each USE, Lubrication Chart

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R sharpen/Replace		Mowe'r"Blades
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Adjust_ Blade Belt(s) Tensio,n .....

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

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		Change		Engine Oil
E	I	clean	Air Filter
N I		Clean	Air Screen			............
G	i	Inspect		Muffler/Spark Ar!es!,er		........
I		Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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		Clean	Engine
		Replace		Spark	Plug
		Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
		Replace		Fuel	Filter

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I_ Change more often when operating under a heavy ioad or in high ambient temperatures

2 - Service more otten when opera_Jng in dirty or dusty conditions 3 - If equipped with e_t tilter, change o_teve_ 50 hours

4 - Replace b_adee mere often when mewing In sandy soil

5 - ff equipped with adjustat)_e system

6 - Not required if equipped with matnfenance4ree baltery 7 - Tighfen freer axld pivot bo_f to 35 ft 4be maximum

Do not oveftlghten

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

BEFORE EACH USE

-Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

o Checktire pressure.

oCheck for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

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_BEARtNG	ZERK	BEARING ZERK

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(_) CLUTCH PIVOT(S)

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PIVOTS

(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

®GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

®REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OtL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRI- CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WELL 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