Craftsman 917.275013 Engine, Transaxle Cooling, Check Transaxle OIL Level, Belts, Lubrication

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Keep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

Keep small vent holes open.

Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment 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 BATI'ERYAND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals 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 terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.

6.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

1.Block up rear axle securely.

2.Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts.

3.Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be even with plug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil, API SF-SJ. Replace filler plug.

4.Reassemble wheel to hub.

_:1_ / Transaxle Filler

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-SJ.

Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature,

SAE VISCOSI_{ GRADES

F -2030 _ 40 80 80 100

TEMPERATUPJE RANGE/_TIClPAllED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation 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

(8) hours of operation.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.

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

Yellow._

Cap

_sedand

Drain Tube /

Locked Position

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

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

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

6.Remove the drain tube and replace

the cap onto to the end of the drain valve.

7.Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

8.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 dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

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Contents Icriiftsmiini SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.ALimited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatterySafety is Involved General OperationII. Slope Operation IV. Service III. ChildrenDo not Be sure the area is clear of other Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement SystemVideo Cassette Slope Sheet To Remove Tractor From Carton Unpack Check BatteryTo Rolltractor Drive Tractor OFF SkidCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemCheck Mower Levelness H L Knowyour Tractor Our tractors conform toHOW to USE Your Tractor Lift Lever To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments ADD GasolineMowing Tips Lubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Tractor Check Transaxle OIL Level EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsCleaning To Install Mower To Remove MowerAlternate SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment Method To Level Mower HousingSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment with Bubble Level FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentPrimary Idler Arm Recheck side-to-side adjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Both Front Links Must be Equal LengthTo Replace Mower Blade SEC- Ondary Drive Belt Install NEW Mower Blade Secondary Drive BeltReinstall Mower Drive Belt Remove Mower Drive BeltBelt Installation To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive BeltFront Wheel Camber To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing BatteryTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable Interlocks and RelaysPreliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingFuel System EngineOther Engine OILCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionTroubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Correction Page Schematic TRACTOR- Model NumberTractor - Model Number Electrical Tractor - Model Number Electrical1u8is5 Tractor --MODEL Number Chassis and Enclosures PartDescription Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model NU Mber 917.275013 Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number 917.275013 Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. noTractor - Model Number Engine KEY Paii DescriptionNO. NO. Description Tractor - Model Number Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresOrgy Tractor - Model Lift Assembly NumberMower Deck Pin Head Rivet Tractor - Model Number Transaxle Transaxle KEY Part NO. noCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breatherj HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Crankcase KEY Part NO. noTl to Not Illustrated Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part DescriptionIGNITION/CHARGING KEY Part Description AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONStarting V6EM Engine Controls OIL PAN I Lubrication Staring System KEY OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part DescriptionCrankshaft J Exhaust J Fuel Systemj Crankshaft Fuel System NO. no DescriptionExhaust KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Get it fixed, at your home or ours MY-HOME Anyal dayornight 800-469J63 U.S. andCanada