Craftsman 917.25022 Operator's Manual page 17

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and d irton the batteryandterminals
can cause the battery to
"leak" power.
1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
battery from tractor.
2. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
4. Coat terminals w{th grease or petro{eum
jelly.
5. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE
Keep transaxte free from build-up of dirt and
chaff which can restrict cooling.
Do not attempt to clean transaxle while
engine is running or while the transaxle is
hot. To prevent possible damage to seals,
do not use high pressure water or steam to
clean transaxle.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace if neces-
sary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace
belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUB RICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
AP[ service classification SG-SL. Selectthe
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
£AE V_SCOSR'Y GRADES
NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils (5W30,
] 0W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
they will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F/0°C. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid pos-
sible engine damage from running low on oil
Change the oil after every 50 hours of opera-
tion or at {east 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 cap[dipstick
securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classLfication SG-SL.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
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Docking Oil Drain Extension
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
* Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil ill] capldipstick, Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
2. Stide oil drain extension from the docking
position on the engine blower housing
and extend outward from engine,
3, To open, twist cap counter-clockwise
4. After oil is drained completely, replace
cap and twist clockwise until it stops.
5. Re-attach oil drain extension to engine
blower housing.
6, Reffil enginewith oil through oil fill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly, Do not overfill, For ap-
proximate capacity see "PRODUCT SP-
ECIFICATIONS" 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.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or
every other oil change if the tractor is used
more than 100 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 engine manual.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damagefrom overheating.
Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to
remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Debris may clog the engine's air cooling
system. Remove blower housing and clean
the area shown to prevent overheating and
engine damage.
Air--Clean
/_ Debris