Sears 917.25953 owner manual CUSTOMER ESPO ILmTIES, Engine, Battery, V-Belts, Transaxle Cooling

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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 wilt extend its life.

,,Keep battery and terminals ciean, o Keep battery bolts tight

• Keep small vent holes open_

°Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 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,,

°Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- ten./cable and remove battery from tractor°

o 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).

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 tow on oil.

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 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, 16 and 17)

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.

oOil will drain more freely when watm. * Catch oil in a suitable container_

°Remove oil fill cap/dipsticko 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_

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after I00 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

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SHe Select the oil'sSAE viscosity

grade according to your expected operating temperature°

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

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_C	1.30°	-20"	-10 _	0'	10"	20"	30_	40 _

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEX,T OIL CHANGE

FIG. 16

. 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,,

oUse gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

•FILL CAP]DIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FIG. 17

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