Craftsman 917.272020 Owner's Manual page 21

Rinse t hebattery withplain water a nd
dry.
Clean terminals andbatter,/cable ends
withwirebrush unti! b dghto
Coat t erminals withgrease o rpetroleum
jelly.
Reinstall battery ( See "CONNECT BAT-
TERY" inthe Assembly section o fthis
manual).
VoBELTS
Check V -betts fordeterioration and wear
after 1 00 hours o foperation andreplace i f
necessary° Thebelts arenotadjustable.
Replace belts ifthey begin toslipfrom
wear.
TRANSAXLE
C OOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins
should be kept clean to assure proper
cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-
sion while engine is running or while the
transmission is hot.
o inspect coo_ing fan to be sure fan
blades are intact and clean.
* Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-
pings and other materials. To prevent
damage to seals, do not use com-
pressed air or high pressure sp._ayer to
clean cooling fins.
TRANSA×LE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory
and fluid maintenance is not required for
the life of the transaxle. Should the
transaxle ever leak or require serdcing,
contact your nearest authorized service
center.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SF, SG, or
SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating tem-
perature.
op. -2c_, eo 30. 32- 4o _ 60 _,, ice _
°c -_0o -20o -10o d" 10 ° 20 ° ._ 40 °
Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 50 hours in one
year.
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Check the crankcase oH _evel before start
ing the engine and after each eight (8)
hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-
stick securely each time you check the oi_
level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change_ All oil must meet API
service classification SF, SG, or SH.
Be sure tractor is on level surface.
Oi! will drain more freely when warm.
, Catch oil in a suitable container.
* Remove oil fill cap/dJpsticko Be carefu!
not to aiiow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil
Remove drain plug.
* After oil has drained completely, replace
o11drain plug and tighten securely.
* Refill engine with oil through oi_fill dip-
stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfi&
For approximate capacity see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of
this manual
o Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level Insert dipstick into the
tube and rest the oil lilt cap on the tube.
Do not thread the cap onto the tube
when taking reading. Keep oil at
"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
Air Cleaner Knob
Cover Nut
Foam
Pre-Cleanel Grommet
Air
Paper
Cartridge
creen
Air Cleaner
Base
Oil Fill
,stick
.Oil Drain Plug
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine damage from over-
heating° Clean with a wire brush or com-
pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn
dried gum fibers.