Sears 917.2566 Engine, Transaxle Cooling, Belts, Lubrication, Clean AIR Screen See Fig

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioratio n 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

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

AIR CLEANER

COVER

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

NUT

RUBBER GROMMET

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

AIR

SCREEN

oF .20 _ 0 o 30 = 32 ° 40 ° 60 ° 800 100 °

.3oo ._o° -,o°o° ,o° 20° ;o° _°

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

AIR CLEANER	AIR CLEANER
_APER CARTRIDGE	BASE
OIL	FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. 14

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 ever), 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 Figs. 14 and 15)

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

o Be sure tractor is on level surface.

=Oil will drain more freely when warm.

=Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/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.

=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

.... _U_g-a:_--0n-_il		fill ca#/d0stick for _hecking 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.

18

PLUG

FIG. 15

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers;

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15)

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

•Saturate 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- lodg-e-_-rt7-,D_nSt_Wast_ th-e paper c&_i_lge 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.