Craftsman 917.258540 Owner's Manual page 17

V-BELTS
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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBiLiTIES
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 wean
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build_upof dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooting.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF orSGo Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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_F "2'€)'; 0° 30" 32' 40" 60 = 80 = t09"
aC _30 a _20 _ _t0 ° D" 10_ 20' 30" 40"
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE
FIG. 15
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, I0W30 etc,)
improve starting in cold weather, these muIti-viscosity oils
wil! result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F, Checkyour engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 50 hours thereafter 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
capldipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change°
All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG,
• Be sure tractor is on level surface°
° Oil willdrain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container°
, Remove oil fill cap!dipsticko 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.
• 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 dipstickinto 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 dipstick. Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finished°
AIR CLEANER KNOB
COVER , WING NUT
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
AIR
SCREEN
PAPER CARTRIDGE
AIR CLEANER
BASE
CAP/DIPSTICK
pRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 16
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