Craftsman YT 4500, 917.28990 manual Transaxle Pump Fluid, Belts, To Change Engine OIL, AIR Filter

2.Rinsethebatterywithplainwateranddry. • Be sure tractor is on level surface.

3.Cleanterminalsandbatterycableends • Oil will drain more freely when warm.

withwirebrushuntilbright. • Catch oil in a suitable container.

4.Coatterminalswithgreaseorpetroleum1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

jelly.		not to allow dirt to enter the					engine
5. Reinstallbattery(See"REPLACING		when changing		oil.
BATTERY"intheSERVICEANDAD-	2.	Remove yellow cap from end of drain vatve
JUSTMENTSsectionofthismanual).		and install the drain tube onto the fitting.
TRANSAXLECOOLING	3.	Unlock	drain valve		by pushing inward
Thetransmissionfanandcoolingfinsshould		slightly	and turning		counterclockwise.
bekeptcleantoassurepropercooling.			Oil	Drain		Valve
Donotattempttocleanfanortransmission
whileengineisrunningorwhilethetrans-	Closed and
missionhot.Topreventpossibledamage
toseals,donotusehighpressurewateror
steamtocleantransaxle.
• Inspectcoolingfantobesurefan
bladesareintactandclean.	Yellow		I_"--_--_.'"_			W_-4' "N-I
• Inspectcootingfinsfordirt,grassctippingsCap -----__/¢						."_W
andothermaterialsTopreventdamageto.
seals,donotusecompressedairorhigh			_LL	_:		z	J'Drain
pressuresprayerto cleancoolingfins.			_				Tube

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxte was sealed at the factory and

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

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

V-BELTS

CheckV-betts 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 Se-

lect the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. 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.

F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100

C -30-20-1001'02030 40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

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 dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"section ofthis 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.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service paper cartridge every two months or every 25 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Service paper car- tridge more often under dusty conditions.

Replace the paper cartridge annually, or after every 100 hours of operation.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge. Handle new cartridge carefully; do not use if the rubber seal is dam-

aged.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

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

or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.

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