Craftsman 917.289470 manual Tocleanbatteryand Terminals

TOCLEANBATTERYAND TERMINALS

Corrosionanddirton thebatteryandtermi- nalscan causethe batteryto "leak"power.

1.Removeterminalguard,,

2.DisconnectBLACK batterycable first then RED battery cable and remove batteryfromtractor_

3.Rinsethebatterywithplainwateranddry.

4.Cleanterminalsandbatterycableends with wire brushuntilbright,

5.Coatterminalswithgreaseorpetroleum jelly.

6.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY"in the SERVICEAND AD- JUSTMENTSsectionof this manual).

TRANSAXLEMAINTENANCE

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling_ Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hoL To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.

•lnspectcoolingfinsfordirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to

seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and

fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle_ Should the transaxle ever

leak or require servicing, contact your near- est Sears or other qualified service center_

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

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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°E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil, Change the oil after every 50 hours of o pera- tion 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 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.

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

		Oil Drain Valve
Closed	_		_
and	_--_	-7_	_.]L -_'"
Locked	J _		_	Drain
Position--'_..		.... ..N	_Tube

Yellow Cap

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_ RefiU engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS"section of this manual.

8.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 "FIJLI_ line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

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