Craftsman 917.25891 Owner's Manual page 19

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 14 and t5)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change,
NI oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH
. Be sure tractor is on level surface..
Oil wilt drain more freely when warm
Catch oil in a suitable container.
Remove oil fill cap/dipsticL Be careful notto allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oilo
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, Be
sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading.
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
TRANSAXLE COOUNG
The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept
clean to assure proper cooling_
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is
running or while the transmission is hot To prevent o
possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water ,
or steam to clean transaxle.
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• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean
• inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use °
compressed air or high pressure sprayer. _
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUIDI,,_,/.!T_4 ".'.-- "'. : "__1_¢/_'
The transaxle was sealed at the factory an_ fluia mainte-
nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should
the transaxte ever leak or require servicing, contact your "
nearest authorized service center/department.
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 wearA
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG or SH< Select the oi!'s SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature°
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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'_F ;_1]" 0_ 30 ° 32 _' 40 = 00 ° DO' 101)°
90 +30 _ -20" -i0 = 0" 10' 20" 30" 40 _
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 14
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improves starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
wil! result in increased oil consumption when used above
32"Co Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running Iow on oil+
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 year°
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use_
AIR SCREEN
OIL DRAIN PLUG
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAPtDIPSTICK
FIG. 15
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
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