Craftsman 917.276920 manual Transaxle Pump Fluid, Belts, Engine Lubrication, To Change Engine OIL

Adding or checking levelof electrolyteis not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERYANDTERMINALS

Corrosionand dirt on the batteryand terminalscan causethe batteryto "leak" power.

1.DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirst then RED batterycableand remove batteryfrom tractor.

2.Rinsethe batterywith plain water and dry.

3.Cleanterminalsand batterycableends with wire brush until bright.

4.Coat terminalswith greaseor petro- leumjelly.

5.Reinstallbattery(See "REPLACING BATTERY"in the SERVICEAND AD-

JUSTMENTSsection of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmissionfan and coolingfins should be keptclean to assure proper cooling.

Do notattemptto cleanfan or transmis- sionwhile engine is runningor while the

transmissionis hot.Topreventpossible damageto seals, do notuse high pressure water or steamto clean transaxle.

•Inspectcoolingfan to be sure fan blades are intactand clean.

•Inspectcoolingfins for dirt, grassclip- pingsand other materials. Toprevent damageto seals, do not use com- pressedair or high pressuresprayerto cleancoolingfins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the trans- axle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center.

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.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-30 -20 -10 0 20 30 40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- eration 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.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

1.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

2.Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the

fitting.

Oil Drain Valve

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3.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4.To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.

7.Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

8.Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, insert dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place before removing. Keep oil up to, but not over, the "FULl" line on dipstick. Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished.

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