Craftsman 917.270711 owner manual •Slide foam pre..cleaner off cartridge, roll

NOTE::l'h_odginal equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attg_mptto open Or remove caps or covers. Addihg or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

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.

•DisconnectBLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and

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Clean terminals and battery cable ends withwire brush untilbright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

•Remstall,,ba=ttery(See =REPLACING

BA'I-I'ERYin the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deteriorationand wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace._be!tsifthey begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

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.

SAE VLSCOSITYGRADES

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NOTE: Although multi:Viscosityoils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. "Checkyour engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not•used for 25 hOursin one

year,

Check thecrankcase oil level before start-

i_ng-tlNi_ngil_eand after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

:stlL"IL_ect_'elyeach time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classificationSF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oi!in a sui_ble container.

•• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick, Be careful

not to allow dirtto 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 =Ton page _ 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 Drain

AIR FILTER ..

Your engine will not runproperly using a dirty ajrfllter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner 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.

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

•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

•Reinstallcover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove cartridge nut. .

•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor.Clean

base Carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor.

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

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