Craftsman 28948 Operator's Manual page 23

TO CLEANBATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosionanddirt onthe batteryandtermi-
nalscan causethe batteryto "leak"power.
1_ Removeterminalguard°
2. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
batteryfrom tractor,
3. Rinsethebatterywith plainwateranddry.
4. Cleanterminalsandbatterycableends
with wirebrushuntilbright.
5. Coatterminals withgreaseor petroleum
jelly.
6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY't i n the SERVICEAND AD-
JUSTMENTS sectionof this manual).
TRANSAXLEMAINTENANCE
Thetransmission fanandcoolingfinsshould
be keptcleanto assurepropercooling.Do
notattempt t oclean fanor transmission while
engineis runningor whilethe transmission
is hot,Topreventpossibledamagetoseals,
do not use highpressurewateror steamto
cleantransaxle.
• Inspectcoolingfan to be surefan blades
are intactandclean°
• Inspectcooling f insfordirt,grassclippings
andothermaterials, T opreventdamageto
seals,do not use compressedair or high
pressuresprayerto cleancoolingfins.
TRANSAXLEPUMP FLUID
Thetransaxle wassealedatthe factoryand
fluidmaintenance is not requiredfor the life
of the transaxle.Shouldthe transaxleever
leakor requireservicing,contactyournear-
est Searsor otherqualifiedservicecenter.
V-BELTS
CheckV-belts fordeterioration a ndwearafter
100hoursofoperationandreplaceif neces-
sary.The beltsare not adjustable_ Replace
belts if they beginto slipfromwear,
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG-SL. Selectthe
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-_ ....... _....... _ _ _o 6_ B_............. !o_......
O _0 -_,0 -10 0 _O 20 _8 40
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NF.3_TOIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etco) improve starting in cold weather,
they wilt result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°R Check your engine
oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oiL
Change the oil after every 50 hours of opera-
tion 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
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SG-SLo
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container°
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain
valve and install the drain tube onto the
fitting.
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
slightly and turning counterclockwise.
Oit Drain VaLve
Closed
_ _
and f'---_-7_ ;,>_."_ "_
Locked ! _ _ | Drain
Position*"_...._..i,,.'__Tube...
YellowCap (_',_ ""
4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5. After oil has drained completely, close and
lock the drain valve by pushing inward
and turning clockwise until the pin is in
the locked position as shown.
6. Remove the drain tube and replace the
cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7, Refill enginewith oilthrough oilfill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly, Do not overfill. For
approximate capacity see "PRODUCT
SPECtFICATIONS"section ofthis manual.
8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. Insert dipstick into the
tube and rest the 0i! fill 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,
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