Sears 917.25958 manual CUSTOMER RESPONS BmLITIES, Engine, V-Belts, Transaxle Cooling, LUBRnCATION

CUSTOMER RESPONS BmLITIES

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V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after t00 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

LUBRnCATION

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 VISCQSITY GRADES

-20= 0 _ 30"

.30 ° .20 _ ,1Q_ 0o 10_ 20_ 30 =

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE

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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etco) improve starting in cold weather',these multioviscosity 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 oil

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation 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 Figs. 14 and 15)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change_ All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH_

o Be sure tractor is on level surface.

=Oil will drain more freely when warm_

• Catch oil in a suitable container_

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

oRemove drain plug.

°After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

°Refill engine with oil through oi! 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

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AIR CLEANER	-. COVER KNOB
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FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

CAP/DIPSTICK

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SCREEN

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PLUG

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