Craftsman 917.28955 To Clean Battery and Terminals, Transaxle Cooling, Engine, Lubrication

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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 BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery 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.Rinsethe batterywith plain waterand dry.

4.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

5.Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

6.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-

JUSTMENTS section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after

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'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

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30

32

40

60

80

 

100

 

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40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

oil vise chart4

Change the oil after every 50 hours of opera- tion 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 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.

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

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

Oil Drain Valve

Closed

and Locked Position

Yellow Cap

Drain Tube

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 dipstick

tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For

approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECI FI CATIONS" section ofthis 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.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

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