Sears 917.275223 To Clean Battery and Terminals, Belts, Transaxle Cooling, Transaxle Pump Fluid

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•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts fight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE'.The odginal equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance tree. 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 terminals 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 bdght.

5.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.

6.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

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.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.

•Inspect cooling fins 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.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authodzed service center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF-SJ.

Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade

according to your expected operating temperature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation 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 oilfill cap/ dipsticksecurely 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 SF-SJ.

•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 cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting.

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

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

5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing upward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the end of the drain valve,

7, Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipsticktube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capadty see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this 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.

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Contents Garden Tractor Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery I1. Slope Operation General OperationMow only in daylight or good artificial light StorageMachine. Tall grass can hide obstacles IV. ServiceCancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm Repair Agreement Gasoline 3.5 GallonsAndtype Regular Speedmph ReverseWashers X 3/4 x 14 Ga Steedng Sleeve SteedngWheellnse17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Retainer Shoulder BoltVideo Cassee Keys Slope Sheet Teenng Steering Wheel Adapter Sleeve Tabs Extension Tools Required for AssemblyTo Removetractor from Carton Unpack Carton Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelBolt Howto SET Upyourtractor Check BatteryInstall Seat Slide mower under tractor with Assemble Gaugewheelsto Mower DeckCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Damped Charged, Minimum 1 hour at 6 ampsENG,NEONENO,NEOFF.LRESSUREL,OHTSOND.P T Lift Attachment Clutch SwitchKnowyourtractor Ground Drive To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightHowto Useyourtractor To SET Parking Brake StoppingTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower Deflector ShieldADD Gasoline To TransportTowing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelAutomatictransmission Warm UP Tion of clippings and more uniform cutting Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Operator Presence System TractorBrake Operation TiresTransaxle Pump Fluid To Clean Battery and TerminalsBelts Transaxle CoolingTo Service Cartridge Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR Intakeicooling Areas To Service PRE-CLEANERRactor To Remove Mower To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt Removal FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentMower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Electric ClutchTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchBelt Installation Transaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentBattery To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust TOE-INTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace FusePreliminary Setting To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Choke ControlRecheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary Adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attainedCyunders 1RACTOREngine Fuel System Engine OILProblem Troubleshooting ChartCorrection CauseCutting too much grass/too fast Throttle in Choke position Wom. bent or loose blade Mower deck not levelOFF Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause CorrectionFaulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Wet grass Mower deck not levelTRACTOR- Model Number Schematic Electrical TRACTORMODELNUMBER917-.275223 TRACTORMODELNUMBER917-.275223 Electrical TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275223 Chassisandenclosures TRACTORMODELNUMBER917-.275223 Chassisandenclosures TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275223 Grounddrive KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION TRACTOR- Model Number Steering KEY pART TRACTORMODELNUMBER917-.275223 Engine TRACTOR- Model Number Seatassembly TRACTORMODELNUMBER917-.275223 Decals TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275223 LiFTASSEMBLY Ili TRACTOR- Model NU Mber Mowerdeck TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275223 TRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER311.3500 Screw Cylinder Head Valvi & Breather EADNALVE/BREATHER KEY IiI 24-164-06-S ECONTROLSp KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Exhaust J Fuel System Not Illustrated Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation 0o..-7278 Part

917.275223 specifications

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