MAgNTENANCE(C0NT'D)

GEAR CASE AND DRIVE WHEELS

NOTE: The gear case and drive wheels should be cared for much llke you would an automobile_

I. On a regular schedule remove the drive cover

and remove any trash around gear case and belt area.

2.To remove drive cover, remove the two (2) screws (See Fig. 16). Keep for re-useo

3.Keep your mower clean and properly lubri- cated_

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DRIVE WHEELS

NOTE: Check front drive wheels each time before you mow, to be sure they move freely.

1.The wheels not turning freely, indicates trash, grass, cuttings, etc_ are in the drive wheel area, and must be cleaned to free drive wheels_

2.If necessary to clean the drive wheels (See Fig.

23)check both front wheels_

a_ Remove hub caps, hairpin cotters and washers_ Keep for re-USeo

b. Remove wheel from wheel adjusters.

c. Remove any trash, grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth_

d. Put wheels back in reverse of removal

3. If after cleaning drive wheel area, the drive wheels DO NOT rotate freely, the gear case

needs care_

NOTE: If your gear case requires service we suggest that you contact Sears Service Center_

TO CHECK AND/TO REPLACE BELT

1.Remove the drive cover by removing the two (2) screws (See Fig. 16).

2.Inspect belt for wear or damage. If you decide to replace:

a.Push down on gear case pulley until belt can be removed from gear case pulley (See Fig. 25).

3.Turn mower on its side with carburetor upo

4.Loosen hex head screw holding belt snubber in place and move belt snubber away from pulley (See Fig. 26).

5.Move belt snubber away from pulley to allow belt removal.

6.Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft, and carefully slip the belt off over the blade_

CAUTION: The sharp edges of blade can cut the belt. Use care in installing new belt over blade.

7.To install new belt, reverse procedure as above in removal.

8_ Move belt snubber back in place, approxi- mately 1/32" away from belt and tighten hex head screw (See Fig. 26).

NOTE: Always use only factory approved belt to assure proper fit and longer' life.

AIR FILTER COVER

FIG. 28

FIG. 29

ENGINE:

LUBRICATION

ENGINE: Use of proper oil in your engine and keeping to full level is essential. Changing oil reg- ularly will lengthen the life of your engine°

The total oil capacity of your' engine is 21 oz. or

0.62liters. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick° DO NOT over fill. The first fill on a new engine use about 1 pint or 0.5 liters. Check oil level and add as required to bring to proper level.

NOTE: On a new engine some oil may be left in the engine, as each engine is run for operational checks before shipping.

Use Sears SAE 10W30 oil or equivalent. SAE 30 oil can also be used. DO NOT use SAE 10W40 oil.

Use only oil with automotive classifications SF, SE, SD, or SC markings on oil container.

Using Sears SAE 10W30 oil will assist engine start- ing in cool weather'.

Running your engine with oil below safe level or' with dirty contaminated oil can contribute to short- ening the life of your engine,

After the first two (2) hours of mowing change the oil, then change the oil every 25 hours of mowing

thereafter. If you mow under very dusty, dirty conditions you may need to change the oil more often.

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917.372301 specifications

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