Craftsman 917.28001 Operator's Manual page 20

BATTERY
Your riding mower has a battery charging
system which is sufficient for normal use.
Keep battery and connectors clean.
Only recharge battery with charger
approved for a 12V 6 amp. hour battery.
Charging with any other charger or an
automotive style charger can cause per-
manent damage to the battery.
Charge battery for 24 hours for a full
charge.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your riding mower is maintenance free. Do
not attempt to open or remove caps or cov-
ers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte
is not necessary.
,_WARNING: Do not jump start battery.
Permanent damage to the battery or personal
injury may occur.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and
chaff which can restrict cooling.
V-BELT
CheckV-belt for deterioration and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace if neces-
sary. The belt is not adjustable. Replace belt
if it begins to slip from wear.
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
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
oi_vi_char t 1 e
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
the oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°R Check your engine
oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running tow on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the riding
mower is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Checkthe 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 meetAPI
service classification SG-SL.
• Be sure riding mower is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
CAUTION: If engine has been operated
for an extended period of time immediately
prior to draining oil, oil will be hot.
1. Lift engine cover.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
notto allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
3. Position a container to catch oil.
4. Remove drain plug and drain oil into
container.
5. After oil has drained completely, replace
oil drain plug and tighten securely.
6. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-
stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.
For approximate capacity see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this
manual.
7. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil
at "FULL' line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
8. Lower engine cover.
Engine Cover
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Drain Plug _ /
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