Craftsman 917.259542 Owner's Manual page 17

CUSTOMER RESPONSaBUL TI
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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,
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 API service
classification SF, SG, or SH. Seiect the oil's SAE viscosity
rade according to your expected operating temperature
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
oF .20 _ 0= 30_ 32_ 40• 60 o
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100_
==C -30 _ -20 _ -10 = 0 _ 10_ 20_ " 30 = 40 °
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE
FIG. 15
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least
once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one yearn
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.
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH,
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitabte container.
° Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
• Remove drain ptug,
° 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
o 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
COVER , WING NUT
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
AIR
SCREEN
PAPER CARTRIDGE
"AIR CLEANER
BASE
CAP/DIPSTICK
PLUG
FIG. 16
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