Sears 917.25254 manual Belts, Transaxle Cooling, Lubrication

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 COOLING

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig_ 15)

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

oBe sure tractor is on level surface

°Oil will drain more freely when warm,

Keep transaxle free from build_up of dirt and chaff which

°

Catch oi! in a suitable container,,

can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature°

		SAE VISCOSITY		GRADES
						L
-20"	04		30" 32 =' 40"	60 _	60 °	!00	°
°C	-20°	-10°	0"	,,,,!0_	20=	30'	4 o
.... .30°

TE, MPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10VV30 etc.,) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils wilt result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level 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

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

°Remove drain plugo

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

AIR CLEANER	KNOB
COVER	NUT

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

CLEANER

PAPER CARTRIDGE	BASE
	:ILL
	CAP/DIPSTICK

AIR

SCREEN

DRAIN

PLUG

FIG. 15

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