Craftsman 917.28033 Operator's Manual page 21

tos extrafios
Siempre use
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: seguridad o
la posici6n de
ltave al abando-
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ra que "STOP"
gue (muerta).
cuando el trac-
lando en vacio,
:aliente pueden
a "car6." Pare
e pare el motor
'on c_sped..
,_el tractor com-
anteriormente,
Jel operador.
LA ACELER-
a aceleraci6n
:idad inferior ala
tto disrninuye.
_eala velocidad
HACIAATRh, S
¢imientos est&n
tarcha adelante
r quitar el freno
larcha adelante
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:s la velocidado
BATTERY
'four tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. However,
periodic charging of the battery with an au-
tomotive charger will extend its life.
. Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
. Keep small vent holes open.
. Recharge at 6 - 10 amperes for I hour.
NOTE: The original battery on your tractor is
maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or
remove caps or covers. Adding or checking
level of electrolyte is not necessary,,
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals
can cause the battery to "leak" power.
1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED batter,/ cable and remove
battery from tractor.
2. Rinsethe batterywithplainwateranddry.
3o Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
4. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum
jelly°
5. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section of this manual),,
V - BELTS
Check V - belts for deterioration and wear
after 100 hours of operation and replace if
necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Re-
place belts if they begin to slip from wear,
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins should
be kept clean to ensure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission
while engine is running or while the trans-
mission is hot. To prevent possible damage
to seals, do not use high pressure water or
steam to clean transaxfe.
- Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades
are intact and clean.
• Inspect coelingfins fordirt, grass clippings
and other materials. To prevent damage to
seals, do not use compressed air or high
pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins°
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and
fluid maintenance is not required for the life of
the transaxie. Should the transaxle ever leak
or require servicing, contact your nearest
Sears or other qualified service center.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG-SL Select the
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
SAE:VtSCOSITY GRADES
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"i'r_MPERA'T.URE RAI_GE AHTICIPATED BF.,FOR_ NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi*viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
they will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°R Check your engine
oii level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after' every 25 hours of opera-
tion or at least once a year if the tractor is
not used for 25 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 classification SG - SL,
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil wilt drain more freely when warm.
, Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
2. Removeyell0wcapfrom end ofdrain valve
and install the drain tube onto the fitting.
roll Drain Valve
Drain
Tube
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