V-Belts; Engine Lubrication; Engine Cooling Fins; Clean Air Screen - Craftsman 944.600191 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TO CLEAN BAI-FERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the
battery to "leak" power.
• Removeterminal guard.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery
cable and remove battery from tractor.
• 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 jelly.
• Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the
Assembly Section of this manual).
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts ifthey begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up ofdirtand chaff which can
restdct cooling.
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 temperature.
SAE VISGOSITY GRADES
-20 o 0 o 30 ° 32 = 40 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 _
-30 ° -20 ° -10 ° 0 ° 10" 30 ° 30 ° 40"
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possibleengine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least
once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 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. 12)
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.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oilin a suitable container.
Remove oil fill 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.
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• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" sectionofthis manual.
• Use gauge on oilfill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
FIG. 12
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 13)
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Airguide covers
must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See 'q'O
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).
ENGINE R,
COOLING FINS
/
AIR GUIDE COVER (BOTH SIDES)
FIG. 13
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
(See Fig. 13)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean witha wire brush or
compressed airto remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers,