Transaxle Maintenance; V-Belts; Engine Lubrication; To Change Engine Oil - Craftsman 917.25081 Operator's Manual

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battei'y and termi-
nals can cause the battery to ,leak" power.
1, Remove terminal guard.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
battery from tractor.
3, Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
5. Coat termihals with grease or petroleum
jelly.
6, Reinstallbattery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the Service and Adjust-
ments !section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and
fluid maintenance is not required for the life
of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever
leak or require servicing, contact your near-
est Sears or other qualified service center.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration andwearafter
100 hours of operation and replace if neces-
sary, The belts are not adjustable. Replace
belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG-SL. Selectthe
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc,) improve starting in cold weather,
they will result in increased oil consumption
when usedabove32°F/0°C. Checkyourengine
oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the ,oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at.. l east once a year if the tractor
is not used fo_ 50 hours in one year,
Checkthe crarikcase 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 AP[
service classification SG-SL
• Ensure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm,
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
LOWER DASH COVER REMOVAL
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove fastener from lower dash cover,
CAUTION: Remove lower dash cover care-
fully to ensure cover tabs are not broken.
3. Slide lower dash cover up to release
cover tabs from tapered slots in lower
dash and remove.
LowerDash
4. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
nottoallow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
5. RemoveyeUowcap from endofdrainvalve
and install the drain tube onto the fitting.
Oil Drain Valve
Tube
6. Unlock drain vafve by pushing inward
and turning counterclockwise.
7, To open, putl out on the drain valve.
8. After oil has drained completely,close and
tock the drain valve by pushing inward
and turning clockwise until the pin is in
the locked position as shown,
9, Removethedraintubeand replacethecap
ontoto the bottom fitting ofthe drainvalve.
10, Refilfengine with oil through oilfilldipstick
tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill, For
approximate capacity see "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"sectIon ofthismanual,
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