Sears 917.258524 owner manual Engine, Lubrication, To Clean Battery and Terminals

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use, However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean_

•Keep battery bolts tight.

o Keep small vent holes open,

•Recharge at 6o10 amperes for I hour°

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power_

-Open battery box door.

oDisconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

°Rinse the battery with plain water and dry°

. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright°

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

°Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual)oV-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustabTeoReplace 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 SF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

°F .SO" o° '........3o° _" 40°.........._o eo• Ioo.

i°c -3oo-20...........-loo,oo Ioo 2o° 3o° 40•

i!EMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 15

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

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year ifthe tractor is not used for 25 hours inone 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° 15 and 16)

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

°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.

°Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level° Be sure dipstick cap is t=ghtenedsecurely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FIG. 16

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