Craftsman 917.25552 manual Maintenance, Battery See Fig, Catch oil in a suitable container

MAINTENANCE

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BATTERY (See Fig. 12)

Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it'slife.

•Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distilled or iron flee water if necessary° Do not overfill.

CUT AWAY VIEW CAP

WELL

BATTERY

CELL ACID

LEVEL

•Catch oil in a suitable container,

•Remove oil fill dipstick° Be careful not to allow dirt to

enter the engine when changing oil.

. Remove drain plug,

•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely,

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube, Pour slowly, Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see Product Specifications on page 3 of this manual, Use gauge on oil fill dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick_

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FIG. 12

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bofts tight.

•Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open

•Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour,

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.

•Remove terminal guard_

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of bak- ing soda to one gallon of water Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and dry

•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly

•Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in as- sembly section of this manual).

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year_

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use° Add SAE 30W motor oil or equativent Tighten oil lill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level, SAE 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 32 _ F or lower.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig 13)

Determine temperature range expected before oii change, All oil must meet APt service classification SD, SE or SF.

•Be sure vehicle is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

OIL FILL DIPSTICK

DRAIN PLUG

FIG, 13

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14)

Your engine witl not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter= Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100 hours of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty conditions.

•Remove knobs and cover.

•Remove cartridge nut and replace cartridge.

•Reassemble and tighten securely.

NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge.

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