Craftsman 917.28927 manual Transaxle Pump Fluid, Belts, LUBRiCATiON, Engine OiL Filter

3.Cleanterminalsandbatterycableends withwirebrushuntilbright.

4.Coatterminalswithgreaseorpetro- leumjelly.

5.Reinstallbattery(See"REPLACING BATTERY"intheSERVICEANDAD- JUSTMENTSsectionofthismanual).

TRANSAXLECOOLING

Thetransmissionfanandcoolingfins shouldbekeptcleantoassureproper cooling. Donotattempttocleanfanortransmis- sionwhileengineisrunningorwhilethe transmissionhot.Topreventpossible damagetoseals,donotusehighpressure waterorsteamtocleantransaxle.

Inspectcoolingfantobesurefanblades areintactandclean.

*Inspectcoolingfinsfordirt,grassclip- pingsandothermaterialsToprevent. damagetoseals,donotusecom- pressedairorhighpressuresprayerto cleancoolingfins.

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

starting 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.Slide oil drain extension from the docking position on the engine blower housing and extend outward from engine.

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.

Docking

Position Oil Drain

Extension

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'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

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I TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

oil visc chart1 e

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°R

Check your engine oil level more frequent- ly to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Cap

3.To open, twist cap counter-clockwise

4.After oil is drained completely, replace cap and twist clockwise until it stops.

5.Re-attach oil drain extension to engine blower housing.

6.Refill enginewith oilthrough oilfill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For ap- proximate capacity see "PRODUCT SP- ECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

7.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. 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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