Craftsman 917.258692 AIR Filter See Fig, Belts, To Service Cartridge, Pre-Cleaner.-.Cartridge

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

V-BELTS

Check V-be!Is for delerIorat}on and wear after 100 hours of

operation and replace tf necessary. The belts are not adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling

Do not atlempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot,

•Inspect coating fan to be sure fan biades are intact and clean

•Inspect coo_ing tins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins.

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

•Refill engine with oil through eft fill dipstick tube, Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 oi this manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cep/dlpsllck for checking level, Be sure dipstick is In all the way for accurate reading, Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick

OIL FILL

OIL DRAIN

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxiewas sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

nance tsnotrequlredfor the lifeofthe transaxle,Should the trensaxle ever[oakor require servicing_contactyour near_ eatauthorized service center/department

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oi! rated with APt service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAlE VISCOSITY GRADES

,3,,C. O" .2'_1" -_C," b* 10_ _1}" 30* 40_

TE,MPERATURE RANGE ANT_C_PA"fEO aEFOR_ NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although mu_ti-viscosiiy oils (5W30, 10W30 efc

improve starting In cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F, Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil

Change the of! after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year tfthe tractor is not used for 50 hours In one yea r

Check the crankcase oil tevel before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation, Tighten oil fil_ capldtpstick securely each time you check the oll [eve[

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16)

Determine temperalure range expected before oil change All ell must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH

•Be sure tractor is on level surface

•Oil will drain more freety when warm,

•Catch oil in a suitabEe container

• Remove eil fill capldipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil

Remove drain plug.

FIG. 16

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)

Your engine wilt not run properly using a dtdy air fitter_ Clean the foam pro-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions

•Remove wing nut and cover.

•Remove seal and cartridge plate TO SERVtCE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide loam pro-cleaner off cartridge

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water,

•Squeeze it dry in a clean clolho Mow it to dry

•Saturate it In engine o11 Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartrfdge

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as thts will damage the cartridge,

. Reinstall the pre*cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

•Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal.

•Installtheaircteanercoverandwingnut Tightenwing nut 1/2 turn to I full turn after nut contacts cove r Do not

overttghten.

COVER-,_, .,.-_'-'_'_'-WINGNUT

SEAL

PRE-CLEANER".-._""CARTRIDGE

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FIG. 17

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