Craftsman 917.258693 Owner's Manual page 19

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VoBELTS o Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking levet,
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oHfill cap on the
operation and replace if necessary_ The belts are not tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking
Keep oil at "FULL' tine on dipstick. Tighten
adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to siip from wear. cap onto the tube securety when finished_,
TRANSAXLE COOUNG
The fan and cooling fins of transmission shoutd be kept
clean to assure proper cooling°
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is
running or while the transmission is hot,
° inspect cooting fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean.
inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
matedalso To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air uf _,yf_ pressure sprayer to -'
cooling fin&
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxie was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required for the life of the transaxte. Should the
transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near-
est authorized service center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, or SH. Selectthe oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F _20 ° 0o 30 ° 32 `> 40 ° 60 ° 80 ° !00 °
°c -3oo -_o° -_oo o° loo 20° _oo , 400
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
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.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16)
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.
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Oil wilt drain more freely when warm.
Catch oil in a suitable container.
Remove oHfill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
Remove drain plug.
After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
Refill engine with oit through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this
manual.
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CLEAN AmR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of di£ and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
CLEAN AiR tNTAKE/COOUNG AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,
cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are
kept clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely
dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and
other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external
surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are
relnsL_._u.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,
dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds reo
moved wil! cause engine damage due to overheating.
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