Craftsman 917.252560 Cusyome Responsubiuvies, Engine, V-Belts, Transaxle Cooling, Lubrication

CUSYOME RESPONSUBIUVIES

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 battery cable and remove battery from tractor,,

', Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking 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 the Assembly section of this manual),,

V-BELTS

Check V-betts for dete rioration 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

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

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

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

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

_F .20" 0_ 30 _ 32 _ 40" 60 _ 80+ 100 +

°c +30° +2_o 4;° bo 1;o _0+ _0° +;°

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT O+L CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) 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 tow on oil+

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 operation, Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oi! level°

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig+iS)

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

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

°Oil will drain more freely when warm. o Catch oil in a suitable container.

oRemove oil fill dipstick.. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil+

°Remove drain plug.

oAfter oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

oRefill engine with oit 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 flit dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading+ Keep oil at "FULL" tire on dipstick,,

FIG. 15

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating° Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every !00 hours or every season, whichever occurs first+

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

•Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

°Slide foam pre-cieaner off cartridge.

°Wash it in liquid detergent and water° - Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth°

•Saturate it in engine oiL Wrap it in clean, absorbent cIoth and squeeze to remove excess oil,

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner,

o	Reinstall	pre-cleaner over cartridge.
.	Reinstall	cover and secure with knob(s)+
TO SERVICE		CARTRIDGE

•Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

oCarefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

oClean cartridge by tapping gentiy on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, reptace cartridge

oReinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, precteaner, cover and secure with knob(s).

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