Craftsman 917.28925 Operator's Manual page 18

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi-
nals can cause the battery to "leak" power.
t, Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
battery from tractor,
2. R_nsethe batterywith plain water and dry.
3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
w_th wire brush until bnght.
4. Coat terminals with grease or petro-
leum jelly.
5. Reinstall bakery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section of th_s manual).
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt
and chaff which can restrict coohng.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace _fneces-
sary The belts are not adjustable. Replace
belts _fthey begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SG-SL.
Select the od's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.
3AE VISCO3[YY GR_E_
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity o_ls
(5W30, 10W30 etc.)_mprove starting in
cold weather, they will result in increased
od consumption when used above 32°R
Check your engine oil level more frequent-
ly to avoid possible engine damage from
running {ow on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-
eration or at least once a year _fthe tractor
_snot used for 50 hours _n 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 od must meet API
service classificahon SG-SL.
• Ensure tractor is on level surface.
÷ Oil will drain mere freely when warm.
• Catch oll In a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing olf.
2. Removeyellow cap from end of dralnvalve
and _nstaH the drain tube onto the fitting.
Oil Drain Vaive
Locked ! _""_-L"_'_'. I Dra,n
Yellow Cap_
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
shghtly and turning counterclockwise.
4. To open, put! out on the drain valve.
5, Afleroii has dralnedcompleteiy, close and
lock the drain valve by pushing reward
and turmng clockwise untd the p_n _s _n
the locked position as shown.
6 Remove the drain tube and replace the
cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7. Refill engine with o_Ithrough oilNI dipstick
tube. Pour slowly, Do not overfill. For
approximate capacity see "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" sect_onofthis manual.
8, Use gauge on oil fill capid_pstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
tighten dipshck cap securely onto the
tube before remowng dipstick. Keep oil
at "FULl/' hne on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine o11filter every season
or every other oil change _fthe tractor is
used more than 1O0 hours In one year,
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using
a dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more
often under dusty conditions. See Eng=ne
Manual.
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