Craftsman 917.256582 Owner's Manual page 17

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CUSTOM
ES
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after I00 hours of
operation and replace if necessary_ The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling,
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with APt service
classification SForSG. Selectthe oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
=F .20" 0 ° 30" 32 _ 4(}" 60 ° 80" 100"
°c -3o' -2o' .to' _° 1'o. _o'............... _0" 40'
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 14
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc,)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity 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 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 oi! fill
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs° 14 and 15)
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 will drain more freely when warm,
• Catch oil in a suitable container,,
• Remove oil filf cap/dipstick, 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 overfillo 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 dipstick. Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finished.
AIR CLEANER KNOB
COVER ,WING NUT
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
AIR
SCREEN
PAPER CARTRIDGE
BASE
OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 15
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