Sears 917.271051 - Manual (Page 16)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓
Check Operator Presence and
Interiock Systems
✓
Check for Loose Fasteners
✓ ✓ r ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ '4
Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓
Check Battery Levei ✓ s
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Traosaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade Bell(s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
✓ s
Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
1 ^ 2,3 ✓
Clean Air Filler
Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter {II equipped) 1/2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filler ✓
1 • Chang« m«r« often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty condillons
3 ' If equipped with oii fiiler, change oil every SO hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
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.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners. 16
5 - II equipped with adjustable eyslem.
6 • Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axfe pivot boll to 35 ft.-tbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
®SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
©GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
©REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION
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-lubricat­
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.