Sears 917.25545 owner manual Customer Respo, Engine, Belts, 2oo .loo 6 oo 40, AIR Filter See Fig

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FIG. 15

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

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

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20 _ 0 ° 30" 32 _ 40 = 60 _ 80 °

-_o -2oo .loo 6" ;oo 40° 30"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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 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 continuous use. Tighten

oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16)

Be sure vehicle is on level surface.

Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Catch oil in a suitable container

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

•Remove drain plug.

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

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions

=Remove knob and cover.

•Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. ° Wash it in liquid detergent and water

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

oSaturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

=Gently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis- lodge dirt_ Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

°Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

°Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely.

AIR CLEANER	,COVER KNOB
COVER	. WING NUT

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

CLEANER

BASE

AIR CLEANER

OIL FILL

AIR

°Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly, Do net overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill dipstick for checking level Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at"FU LL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the

tube securely when finished. 17

DRAIN

PLUG

FIG. 16