Craftsman 917.28726 owner manual Belts, Lubrication, To Change Engine OIL

TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS

Corrosionand dirt on the batteryand termi- nals can cause the batteryto "leak"power.

1.Disconnect BLACK battery cablefirst then RED batterycable and remove batteryfrom tractor.

2.Rinsethe batterywith plain water and dry.

3.Clean terminalsand battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

4.Coat terminalswith greaseor petro- leumjelly.

5.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY"in the SERVICEAND AD- JUSTMENTSsection of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmissionfan and coolingfins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is runningor while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.

Inspectcooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.

Inspectcooling fins for dirt, grass clip- pings and other materials. To prevent damageto seals, do not use com- pressedair or high pressure sprayer to clean coolingfins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the trans-

axle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center.

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 SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

F	-20		0	30	32 40	60	80	100
C	-30	-20	-I;		;	I'0	20	30	40
	TEMPERATURE		RANGE	ANTICIPATED		BEFORE	NEXT OIL	CHANGE
								oi_ visc	chartle

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased

oil consumption when used above 32°E Check your engine oil level more frequent- ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the tractor

is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing 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 will 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.Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the

fitting.

Oil Drain Valve

Closed and Locked Position

Yellow Cap

Drain Tube

3.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4.To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.

7.Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

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