Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual Transaxle Cooling, Engine, Lubrication, Clean AIR Screen See Fig

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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,

oInspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean,,

oInspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clipp!ngs 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 mainte- nance is not required for the life of the transaxle_ Shoutd the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near- est 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 wear,

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH., Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

°F	-20 _		0_	30 _ 32" 40*	60 _	80 _	100 _
°C	-30 _	*_0"	-_0"	O*	1_3	20"	30'	4(} _
	TEMPERATURE		RANGE	ANTICIPATED	BEFORE	NEXT OiL	CHANGE

FIG. 15

NOTE: Although mufti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these muttiwiscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine 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 teast once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil levei before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation, Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil }evel.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OtL (See Figs,, 15 and I6)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.

-Be sure tractor is on level surfacer

•Oil will drain more freely when warm. o Catch oil in a suitable container.

oRemove oil fill cap/dipstick, Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil,,

•Remove drain plug.

oAfter 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. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the

tube, Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading, Keep oil at"FULL line on dipstiok_ Tighten

cap onto the tube securely when finished,.

AIR CLEANER
COVER	KNOB
	WING NUT
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
	RUBBER
	GROMMET
	CLEANER
	BASE
AIR CLEANER
PAPER
CARTRIDGE	CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN	AIR SCREEN
FIG.	16

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. '16)

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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