Sears 917.257552 manual Engune, AIR Filter See Fig, Transaxle Cooling, Lubrication

CVSTO RESPONSJ tL ES

V-BELTS AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)

........Check V-betts 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 wean

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

ENGUNE

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

1

						1,
°F	-20 °	O"	30"	32" 40 _	605	B0°	,	100°
°C	.30"	-20 _	-10"	0 _	1'0	20 b	30 _	40"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 16

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these mufti-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 oito

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 Figso16 & 17)

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 wilt drain more freely when warm,

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 eve ry season, whichever occurs firsL

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

. Remove knob and cover.

oRemove wing nut and air cleaner from base°

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge

oWash it inliquid detergent and water,,

oSqueeze 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-cfeaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge,

Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely_

	COVER KNOB
AIR CLEANER	WING NUT
COVER
	RUBBER
FOAM	GROMMET
PRE-CLEANER

AIR CI.EANER

BASE

PAPER CARTRIDGE

OIL FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

. Catch oil in a suitable container. AIR

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

o 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.

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.

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FIG. 17

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