Craftsman 917.27113 owner manual Transaxle Cooling, Clean AIR Screen, Belts, Engine Lubrication

BATrERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger 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. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals 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 petro- leum jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS 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

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's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-2__

"C .30- .10- to" _0=

TEMPERAI_JRE RANGE ANTICIPATE D BEFORE NEx'r OIL CHANGE

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 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

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/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 dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

•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.

		Cover Knob
Air Cleaner		Wing Nut
Cover
		Rubber
Foam
	-'_	TGrommet
Pre- ----"_1
	\	!_ _x_A'lr Cleaner
Cleaner _		_"_Paper Cartridge
Screen		_Base
		Oil Fil Cap/
		_Air Cleaner
		Dipstick

_.Oil Drain

Plug

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

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

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