Battery, Checktransaxle OIL Level | Craftsman 917.27623 manual

Craftsman 917.27623 owner manual Battery, Checktransaxle OIL Level

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

Center Holej /

or Pin _ade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

•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 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.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 AD-

JUSTMENTS section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

CHECKTRANSAXLE 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 SG-SL. Replace filler plug.

4.Reassemble wheel to hub.

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 -_0		-20 -1;	;	1'0 _0	10	4;

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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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.

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.Install the drain tube onto the fitting.

3.Open drain valve by using a 7/16"

(11 mm) wrench turning counterclock- wise.

Oil Drain Valve

To Open

To Close

Drain Tube

o	_	Transaxle Filler	.	After oil has drained completely, close
o	o	Plug	.
o	o	Plug		the drain valve turning clockwise. Use
				the drain valve turning clockwise. Use
				the 7/16" (11 mm)wrench				to	apply
				a small	amount	of	torque	to	keep it
		20		closed.	Do not	over	tighten.

917.27623 specifications

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