Craftsman 917.2565 Owner's Manual page 17

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V-BELTS
OUSTOME
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooting.
ENG|NE
ESPONS L ES
CAPIDIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classificatJon SF or SG. Selectthe oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
NOTE: Although mufti-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
3ossibJe engine damage from running low on oil.
SAE ViSCOSiTY GRADES
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-20 o 0o 30 ° 320 40 ° 60 _ 80 ° !00 °
.30 _ =20 = _i0o 0 ° 1'0o 20 ° 30 ° 40°
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG, 11
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter 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 secureiy each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 11 and 12)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oi! must meet APt service classification SF or SG.
• Be sure tractor is on ievel surface.
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
, Catch oil in a suitable container.
o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
o Remove drain plug.
, After oi! has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
o Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this
manual.
• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
FIG. 12
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13)
Your engine wilt not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every I00
hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
- Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
Squeeze it dr;/in a clean cloth.
Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.
, Reinstall pre.cleaner over cartridge.
o Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Remove cartridge nut.
• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from
entering carburetor. Clean base carefu!ly to prevent
debris from entering carburetor.
Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat su #dace. tf very
dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure
with knob(s).
IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY
CARTRIDGE.
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