Craftsman 917.259592 Owner's Manual page 19

TRANSAXLE COOLING
The fan and cooling fins of transmission should 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,
o Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean,,
o Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clipp!ngs and other
materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean
cooling fins,
TRANSAXLE PUMP
FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required for the life of the transaxle_ Shoutd the
transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near-
est authorized service center/department
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 if they begin to slip from wear,
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 VISCOSITY GRADES
°F -20 _ 0_ 30 _ 32" 40* 60 _ 80 _ 100 _
°C -30 _ *_0" -_0" O* 1_3 _ 20" 30' 4(} _
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE
FIG. 15
TO CHANGE ENGINE OtL (See Figs,, 15 and I6)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change
All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.
- Be sure tractor is on level surfacer
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
o 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,,
• Remove drain plug.
o After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely,
• 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.
Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the
tube, Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking
reading, Keep oil at"FULL line on dipstiok_ Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finished,.
AIR CLEANER
COVER
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
KNOB
WING NUT
RUBBER
GROMMET
AIR CLEANER
PAPER
CARTRIDGE
CLEANER
BASE
CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN AIR SCREEN
NOTE: Although mufti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these muttiwiscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. 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 operation or at teast
once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil levei before starting the engine and
after each eight (8) hours of operation, Tighten oil fill cap/
dipstick securely each time you check the oil }evel.
FIG. 16
CLEAN AIR
SCREEN (See Fig. '16)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers
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