Engine Lubrication; Air Filter; Air Screen - Craftsman 917.254791 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power
Remove term{hal guard
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-
lery cable and remove battery from tractor.
Wash battery with solulfon of four tablespoons of
baking soda to one gallon ofwater Be carefulnot teget
the soda solution Into the celiso
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright
Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jeIly,
, Reinslall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" tn as,,
sembty section of 1his manual).
After oil has drained completely, replace olt drain plug
and tighten securely.
Refill engine wlth oil through oil ftll dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. D=o not overfill. For approximate capacity see
Proauct Speciacatlons on page 3 of this manual.
Use gauge on ofi lilt dtpstiok for checking leveL Be sure
dipstick cap Is ttgh!ened securely for accurate reading.
Keep ofl at "FULL line on dipstick,
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
o20_ 0'= 32° 60'_ 80Q 100"
FIG. 13
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the
traclor Is not used for 25 hours tn one year
Check the crankcase ott level before starting the Engine
and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use. Add SAE
30W motor oil or equivalent, Tighten ott lilt cap/dipstick
securely each ttme you check the oil level SAE 5W-30
motor oi! may be used to make starting easier in areas
where temperature ts consislenfty 32" F or lower
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs 13 & 14)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SD, SE or SF.
Be sure vehicle is on level surface
Oit wt{l drain more |reely when warm
Catch oil in a su[tab!e conlalner
Remove oil f{]] dipstick Be careful not to ar!ow dlrt to
enter the engine when changing o1_
Remove drain plug
AIR FILTER (See Fig, 14)
Your engine wltl not run properly and may be damaged by
using a dirty air fftter. Replace paper cartridge once a year
or after every 100 hours of operation, more often If used In
very dusty, dirty condltLons.
Remove knobs and cover
. Replace cartridge
Reassemble and tighten securely
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oi! the paper cartridge.
AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14)
The engine air screen must be kept #ee of dirt and chaffto
prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a
wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn
dried gum fibers,
ENGINE O1L FILLER
CAP AND DIPSTICK
AIR
COVER
AIR
BODY
"OIL DRAIN PLUG
FIG. 14
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