Engine Lubrication; Clean Air Screen; Clean Engine Cooling Fins; To Change Engine Oil - Craftsman 917.250032 Owner's Manual

ENGINE
LUBRICATION
On}y use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG, Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
_F -20 ° 0 ° 32 ° 609 80 ° 100°
_C -29 _ q8 ° 0 ° 16 _ 27 _ 38"
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. Checkyour engine oil levelmorefrequentlyto 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 (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten
oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil
level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL (See Figs. 12 and 13)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change,
All oil must meet API service classification SG.
' Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove oil fill 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 overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this
manual.
• Use gauge on oil fill dipstick for checking level. Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick
ENGINE OIL
FILLER
& DIPSTICK
LRTHES
,in
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FIG. 12
PO
FIG, 13
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14)
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.
CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS
(See Fig. 14)
Remove any dust, dirt or oi! from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating° Air guide covers
must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See TO
REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CLEAN ENGINE HEAT
COOUNG FINS SHIELD
AIR GUIDE COVER
(BOTH ,SIDES)
AIR
SCREEN
FIG, 14
15