Craftsman 917.28035 owner manual To Change Engine OIL, Battery, Belts, Lubrication

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an au- tomotive 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 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.

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

2.Rinsethe battery with plain waterand dry.

3.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

4.Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

5.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-

JUSTMENTS section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if neces- sary. 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

F	-20	0	30	32 40	60	80	100
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TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they 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.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera- tion or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 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 C.

•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.

_;_,CAUTION: If engine has been operated for an extended period of time immediately prior to draining oil, oil will be hot.

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Drain Plug

•Slide oil drain extension under oil drain

hole (drain hole may be flush with or protrude from engine block side wall).

•Makesurebackfaceofoildrain extension is flush with engine side wall.

•Make sure bottom lip of oil drain extension is lined up with bottom of oil drain hole.

•Position a container to catch oil directly under front end of oil drain extension.

Slide a 1/2" (12 point) socket mounted on an extension onto oil drain plug.

Loosen plug while holding the oil drain extension firmly in place.

oDrain oil into container.

oAfter oil has drained completely, reinstall

oil drain plug. Do not tighten more than 13 Ft-Lb's.

Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For

approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"sectionofthismanual.

Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading.

Keep oil at "FULE.'line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

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