Owners manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING
Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls
and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation
or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines
only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed maintenance tasks. To
schedule service from Sears Parts & Repair, call 1-888-331-4569.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for engine maintenance items listed in the table
below.
Interval Item Service Service Log
Each use 1. Engine intake screens and cooling fans *
2. Exhaust manifold, muffler pipe and
muffler shields *
3. Check/Clean Hood/Dash Panel Louvers *
4. Top and underside of deck, under and
around spindle covers and belt area *
5. Around fuses, wiring and wiring
harnesses *
6. Around transmission, axle and fans *
7. Engine Oil
8. Air Filter
1. Check/Clean
2. Check/Clean
3. Check/Clean
4. Check/Clean
5. Check/Clean
6. Check/Clean
7. Check (See engine manual)
8. Clean (See engine manual)
After first 5 hours 1. Engine Oil 1. Change (break-in period). See engine manual
Every 10 hours 1. Battery terminals
2. Lubrication points
3. Blades
4. Tires
5. Front wheels
6. Deck
1. Clean
2. Grease
3. Check/Sharpen/Replace as needed
4. Check
5. Lube
6. Check/Clean
Every 25 hours 1. Deck wheels
2. Deck level/pitch
3. Deck spindles
1. Inspect and lube
2. Check
3. Lube
Every 50 hours 1. Belts and pulleys
2. Engine Oil
3. Oil Filter
4. Air Filter
5. Fuel Filter
1. Check for damage and wear
2. Change (See engine manual)
3. Replace (See engine manual)
4. Clean or change (See engine manual)
5. Replace (See engine manual)
Every 100 hours 1. Hardware
2. Spark plug condition/gap
1. Check
2. Check (See engine manual)
Every season/Before storage 1. Intake Screen
2. Engine Cooling Fans
3. Battery terminals
4. Lubrication points
5. Blades
6. Tires
7. Front wheels
8. Deck
9. Deck wheels
10. Deck level/pitch
11. Deck spindles
12. Spark plug condition/gap
13. Engine Oil
14. Oil Filter
1. Check/Clean
2. Check/Clean
3. Clean
4. Grease
5. Check/Sharpen/Replace as needed
6. Check
7. Lube
8. Check/Clean
9. Inspect and lube
10. Check
11. Lube
12. Check (See engine manual)
13. Change (See engine manual)
14. Replace (See engine manual)
Miscellaneous 1. Valve lashing ^ 2. Check and adjust ^
*-- Perform more often in dry conditions and/or when mulching
^ -- Have this item performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer