Craftsman 917.27103 o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly, manual V-BELTS, Air Filter

o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See "CONNECTBAT- TERY" in the Assembly section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-beltsfor deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if neoessary_ The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they 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 VISCOSITY GRADES

-Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level, Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

Air Cleaner	Cover Knob
Cover
	Wing Nut
Foam
Pre-Cleaner	Rubber
	Air
	Cleaner
	Base
Air Cleaner	Oil Fill
	Cap/
Paper	Dipstick
Cartridge

Oil Drain Plug

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start_ ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten 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 tractor is on level surface.

°Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

°Remove oil fill cap/dipsticko 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.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from over- heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-- pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

AIR FILTER

Your engine wilt not run properly using a dirty air filter. 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 and cover.

•Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base,

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

°Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

°Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

°Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.

°Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

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