Craftsman 917270841 Transaxle Cooung, Cooling, Transaxle Pump Fluid, To Change Engine OIL, Plug

. Rinsethe batterywithplainwater and

dry.

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

o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

o Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAT- TERY" in the Assembly 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 COOUNG

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot,

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

,Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip- pings and other materials, To prevent damage to seals, do not use com- pressed 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 nearest authorized service center.

used above 32°1=. 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

operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip- stick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil changer All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH,

o Be sure tractor is on level surface,

o Oil will drain more freely when warm ° Catch oil in a suitable container.

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

o Remove drain plug.

o After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

o Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this manual.

o Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick,

Oil Fill

Cap/Dipstick

ENGnNE

LUBRiCATiON

Only use high quality detergent oil rated withAPI service classification SF, SG or

SH_ Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tern-

SAE VISCOS_Y GRADES

"Fo" _#' _ _ _o- so* 1_"

L1 ' i ,

T_=_PERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

perature.

NOTE; Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when

Oil

Drain

Plug

CLEAN AiR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from over- heating. Clean with a wire brush or com- pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers,

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