Sears 917.25597 owner manual Customlines, Ventcap, Engrne, BATTERY See Fig, Lubrication

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CUSTOMLINES

BATTERY (See Fig. 17)

Your unit has a batter,/charging system which is sufficient for normal user However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it'slife,,

•Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of vent welts,, Add only distilled or iron flee water if necessary. Do not overfill,

°Keep battery and terminals clean°

•Keep battery bolts tight.,

=Keep vent caps tight and smatI vent holes in caps open, ° Recharge at 6 amperes for I hour°

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -

Corrosion and dirt on the batter,/and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power,,

. Remove terminal guar&

°Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor°

°Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of

baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells,

o Rinse the battery with plain water and dry°

oClean terminals and battery cable endswith wire brush until brighL

°Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly,

°Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in As- sembly section of this manual),

CUT AWAY VIEW

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1 L.._.--J_	_	VENT
		!LL
		BATTERY
		CELL ACID
		LEVEL
	FIG. 17
V- BELTS

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

ENGRNE

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 ViSC0SITY GRADES

°F	-20"		0"	30"	32 ° 40"	60 _	80 =		100 _
°C_-30_	..........	,:20_	".!0_	.....	0°	1"0°	20 _	30_	4_3_

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG, 18

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

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year,,

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 18 and 19)

Determine temperature range expected before next oil change. All oil must meet AP1 service classification SGo

°Be sure tractor is on level surface.

°Oil will drain more freely when warm_

oCatch oil in a suitable container_

•Removeoil fillercap, 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°

•Refill engine with oil through oil filler tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

•Use gauge on dipstick for checking level,, Be sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading° Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

ENGINE OIL

CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN PLUG

17 FIG; 19