Craftsman 917.273802 Owner's Manual page 20

BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging sys tem
which is suf fi cient for normal use. How-
ev er, periodic charging of the bat tery with
an automotive charger will ex tend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your tractor is maintenance free. Do not
attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
Adding or checking level of elec tro lyte is
not necessary.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TER MI NALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and
terminals can cause the battery to "leak"
power.
1. Remove terminal guard.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst
then RED bat tery cable and remove
battery from tractor.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
5. Coat terminals with grease or pe tro -
leum jelly.
6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUST MENTS section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fi ns
should be kept clean to assure proper
cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or trans mis -
sion while engine is running or while the
transmission is hot. To prevent pos si ble
damage to seals, do not use high pres sure
water or steam to clean transaxle.
• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades
are intact and clean.
• Inspect cooling fi ns for dirt, grass clip-
pings and other materials. To prevent
damage to seals, do not use com-
pressed air or high pressure sprayer to
clean cool ing fi ns.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory
and fl uid main te nance is not required for
the life of the transaxle. Should the trans-
axle ever leak or require servicing, contact
a Sears or other qualifi ed service center.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace
if necessary. The belts are not ad just able.
Re place belts if they begin to slip from
wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classifi cation SG-SL.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
SAE
10W-30
5W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
TEMP
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30
-10 0 20 40 60 80
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
oil_visc_chart1_e. honda
Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-
eration or at least once a year if the tractor
is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before start-
ing the engine and after each eight (8)
hours of operation.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classifi cation SG-SL.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain
valve and install the drain tube onto the
fi tting.
Oil Drain Valve
Closed
and
Locked
Position
Yellow Cap
Drain Tube
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273802
STEERING ASSEMBLY
40 C
100 F
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 184704X428 Steering Wheel
2 184706 Front Axle Assembly
3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H.
4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H.
5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened
6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
8 12000029 Ring, Klip
10 175121 Link, Drag
11 STD551137 Washer, Lock
12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf
13 136518 Spacer, Bearing, Front Axle
15 145212 Nut, Hexfl ange Lock
17 180641 Shaft Assembly, Steering
26 126847X Bushing Link Drag
28 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.
29 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4
30 STD561210 Pin
32 130465 Rod, Tie
36 155099 Bushing, Steering
37 152927 Screw TT #I0-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange
38 159946X428 Insert, Steering Wheel
39 19182411 Washer 9/16 x 1-1/16 x 11 Ga.
40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24
41 159945 Adaptor, Steering Wheel
42 145054X428 Boot, Steering Dash P/L Mtl Blk
43 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
44 180640 Extension Steering
46 184946X505 Cap, Spindle
51 73540400 Nut Crownlock 1/4-28
54 71130420 Bolt Hex 1/4-28 x 1 1/4
65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle
67 72110618 Bolt Rhnd Sq 3/8-16 x 2-1/4
68 169827 Brace Axle
71 175146 Steering Asm
82 169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front
87 173966 Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .14
88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20
91 175553 Clip Steering
95 188967 Washer Hardened
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
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