Sears 917.25148 Customer Responsmbblities, Engine, Lubrication, To Clean Battery and Terminals

CUSTOMER RESPONSMBBLITIES

BA'I-i'ERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi_ cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life_

,Keep battery and terminals clean..

,Keep battery bolts tight.

o Keep smalt vent holes open.

oRecharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour..

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.

oRemove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor.,

•Rinse the battery with plain water and dry,

oClean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.,

o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly,

•Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).,

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SForSG. SelecttheoiI's SAEviscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc,,) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil tevel more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil,

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter 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 (See Fig. 16)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG

-Be sure tractor is on level surface.

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

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

o Remove drain plug.

oAfter oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely,

. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

.	Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick	for	checking	level. Be
	sure dipstick is in all the way	for	accurate	reading.
	Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

OiL DRAIN PLUG

OIL FILL

CAPtDIPSTICK

FIG. 16

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