Craftsman 917.255561 owner manual Battery See Fig, Belts, Lubrication

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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 free water if necessary. Do not overfill.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts 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- tory cable and remove battery from tractor_

•Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking sodato one gatlon of watero Be careful notto get the soda solution into the cel]s.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and dry°

,C1eanterminals 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).

CUT AWAY VIEW CAP

WELL

CELL ACID

LEVEL

FIG. 12

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

Keep transaxte free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling_

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent o!1 rated with API service classification SG. Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

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TEMPERATURE RAJ_GE A,NTICIPATEID BEFORE Nt_._'TOIL 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 aboe 32°C. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low 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 continuous use. Tighten

oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 13)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oit will drain more freely when warm°

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill dipstick. Be carefut 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 oit fill dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading° Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

OIL FILL

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OIL DRAIN PLUG

FIG. 13

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