Sears Craftsman 917.250262 Owner's Manual page 15

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTiES
AS YOU COMPLETE
YSERVICE DATES
REOUL RBERV,CE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T
Check for Loose Fasteners
a Sharpen/ReplaceMower Blades
C Lubrication Chart
T
Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
a
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
E
N
Clean Air Screen
G Inspect MuffledSpark Arrester
I Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
N
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
E
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more often when operaling under a heavy load or tn high ambient lemperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - If equipped wilh oil lilter, change oiI every 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more olten when mowlng in sandy soil
5 - If equipped wilh adjustabfe system
6 - Not required if equtpped with maintenance-free battery
7 • Tighten Iront axle pivot bog to 35 ft -_bs maximum
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GENERAL RECOiVliVIEN DATUONS
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.
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LUBRBCATUON CHART
®TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
SPINDLE ZERK (_
® _ FRONT WHEEL (_)
REARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean (_
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for SECTORGEAR
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure TEETH
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last Ionger.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level
• Check brake operation
° Check tire pressure.
o Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT
POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.
VISCOUS LUBRICANTS 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, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY
ENGINE (_
(_) CHECK/ADD--.
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)
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