Sears 917.258552 owner manual Engine, Transaxle Pump Fluid, TR Filter See Fig. t6

CUSTOMER

oInspect cooling fan. to be sure fan blades are intact and c[ean.

tnspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean coolin_3fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxte was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte- nance is not required for the life of the transaxie. Should the transaxIe ever leak or require servicing, contact your near- est authorized service cente:idepartment.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quatity detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or'SH. Select _.heoil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAEVISCOSITYGRADES

_20_ 0° 30 _ _ 40_ 60° 80" 100 °

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT ell CHANGE

FIG. 15

NOTE: Although multFv[scosity 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 oil.

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 Fig. 15and 16)

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

o Be sure tractor is on Ievet surface.

Oil wilt 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 fit! dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do no_ 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.

A_R CLEANER	COVER KNOB
COVER	WING NUT

FOAM

PRE,-CLEANER

	AIR CLEANER
PAPER CARTRIDGE	BASE
	,OIL FILL
	CAP/DIPSTICK

AIR

SCREEN

O_L DRAIN

PLUG

, ,r ,

FiG. 16

A!tR FILTER (See Fig. t6)

Your engine wilt 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- lodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this wilt damage the cartridge, Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

Reinstall the pre-cteaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely.

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