Craftsman 917.25651 owner manual Custom Respons, Engine, Battery, Belts

CUSTOM RESPONS

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use., However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean° o Keep battery bolts tight.,

o Keep small vent holes openr

o Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battew and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power,

o Remove terminal guar&

°Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor.,

•Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until brighL

. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

°Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly 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 wean

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

ENGINE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc,)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils wil! 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 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 oil level,.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 11 and 12)

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.

•Catch oil in a suitable container,,

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick,. Be careful 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 oii fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill,, For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

°Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading,, Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

OIL FILL

CAPIDIPSTICK

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AP! service classification SF or SG_ Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature,

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES..............

FIG. 12

i_F	_20 _	0 °	30"	320 40"	60 _		800	'i00 _
i°c-3oo		-20o	40°	oo	_;o	2o	..........,	' '	i
							3o		40°
	TEM,P,gRATuRE'RANGEANTiciPATED				BEFORENEXTOILCHANGE

FIG. 11

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

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