Craftsman 917.270512 owner manual Belts, Transaxle Cooling, Engine, AIR Filter

However,periodic charging of the battery

with an automotivecharger will extend its life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- •minals can cause the battery to "leak" power.

•Open battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

•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 =REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

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 transaxle free from build-upof dirt and chaff which can restrictcooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem- perature.

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°R Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

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TEMPERATURE RN_GE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. "l'_jhten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely 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, SG or SH.

•Be sure tractqr is on level surface.

•Oil will drain n_ore 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 oil fill dip stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 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

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Oil Drain

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AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run propedy using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre_leaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation 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-cleaner 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 cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

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