Sears 917.25759 manual Transaxle Cooling, Transaxle Pump Fluid, AR HLTER See Fig

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooiing fins of transmission sho._ld be kept

ctean to assure proper cooling

manual.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmiss on white engine is runn ng or while the transmission is hot.

oInspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.

-inspect cooting fins for di_t grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean

O_L F_LL CA[_IPSTlCK

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxie was sealed at the factory and fiuid ma nteo nance is not required for the/fe of the transaxle Shoutd the transax/e ever _eakor require servicing, contact your near est authorized service centeffdepadment.

Cheek V.-beits for deterioration and wear after 'i00hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable_ Replace beits if they begin to slip from wear.

Only use high qual ty deterge_ t oi rated with API sewice ciassification SG SeIect the ols SAE viscosity grade accord ng to your expected operating temperature

SAE VISCOSiS Y GRADES

_'_	28		0"	3:}	82 4;}'	_3	B0		10 '[_'
'C	59*	-2g"	,i0"			i0	20	30	40

] EMPERA_T JRB RANGI:[ AN]° C PA' _;;} BE _'©RE t,,iEX'[ el, C ¢#NG_I

FIG, 14

NOTE; Aithough mu/tioviscosity oits (5W30_ 10W30 etc) mprove starling in cad weather, these multioViSCOsityois wilt result in increased oil consumptior_ when used above 32_'F.Check your engine oil level more frequently to avo d possible engine damage frorn running _ow on oii.

Change the oil after the first two hours of operat on 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 ievel before sta rting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oii filf cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil ievel.

OiL DRAIN

PLUG

F_G. 15

AR HLTER (See Fig, 16)

Your engine wil not tun propedy using a d_y air fi!te_ Clean the foam pro-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera.- ties or every season. Sewice paper ca_ridge ever}, 100 hours of operation or every season, wh chever occurs first.

Service air c!eaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knob and cever_

Remove wing nut and air cIeaner from base.

TO SERVICE PRE._CLEANER

o Slide foam preo.cleaner off ca_ridge. Wash it n liquid detergent and water_ Squeeze t dry in a clean cloth.

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

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

oGently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis ° todge dirt. Do not wash the paper cadddge or use pressurized air, as this wiii damage the ca_ddge.

Replace a dffly, bent or damaged cartridge.

Reinstall the pro cleaner (cleaned and o/ed) over the paper ea£_idge.

oReassembie air ctesner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 14 and !5)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oi! must meet APi sewice classification SG.

-Be sure tractor s on levei sudace

oOil wi_/drain more freely when warm. o Catch oii in a suitable container.

,	Remove oil fii/cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow		dirl
	to enter	the engine when changing oil
,	Remove drain pk_g.
	After ot	has drained completely, replace oil drain	plug

COVEI

CARTR_DGENUT

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

BASE

and tighten securely.

FIG, 16

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