KNOB

COVER

_-'-,m-- NUT

WASH ER

CARTRIDGE

PLATE

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

OIL FOAM

PRE.CLEANER

FIGURE_BODY

EVERY HOURS

1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

DOWITHNOTENGINECHECKRUNNING°ENGINE OiL LEVEL

Several minutes after stopping Engine, check Engine Oil Level with Tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig, 17) clean, push it down tight for a few seconds, remove and read Oil Level. If necessary, add Oil until "FULL" mark is

reached.. In summer use S.A,E, 30 (SC, SD, SE or SF) Oil. In winter (below 32°F.) use S,A.E 10W30 (SC, SD, SE or

SF). In extreme cold (below OAF.) use S.A.E. 5W20 (SC0 SD, SE or SF). DO NOT USE 10W40 OIL. NOTE: DO NOT OVE RFI LL

fvE.v .o..s

(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)

CLEAN FOAM PRE-CLEANER.

a_ Unscrew Knob (Fig. 21) to remove Cover.

bo Remove Nut and Washer to remove Cartridge Plate, Paper Cartridge and Oil Foam Pro-Cleaner,.

c.Wash Foam Pre_31eanerin detergent and water..

d.Rinse, squeeze (rather than twist} and allow to dry tboroughiy_

e., Coat w_th three tablespoons of S_A.E, 30 Engine Oil,

squeeze to distribute evenly, and squeeze out excess. f. Check Paper Cartridge. Replace if excessively dirty° g. Reassemble Paper Cartridge and re-position on Tractor,

NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE- MOVED.

2_ CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air Screen (Fig, 22) must allow free-flow of air to prevent

Engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush, compressed air or water pressure to remove dirt, chaff,

stubborn dried gum and fibers,

3.CHANGE ENGINE OIL

The best time to change Engine Oil is at the end of a days

operation when all dirt and foreign material is suspended in the hot Oil. Refer to page 7_

4, CLEAN FRONT GRILL SCREEN

The Front Grill Screen (Fig_ 2) must allow free flow of air to prevent engine damage from overheating.

ao Remove Grill Screen by removing two screws.

b. Clean with a wire brush, compressed air or water pres_ sure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and fibers

c.Replace Grill Screen and secure screws.

5.LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS

There are seven Grease Fittings on your Tractor (Fig's. 20

and 24)., Using a Grease Gun, give each Grease Fitting two shots of Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No, 1 or equivalent (available through your Sears Service Center).

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917.253724 specifications

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