Sears 917.275223 To Clean Battery and Terminals, Belts, Transaxle Cooling, Transaxle Pump Fluid

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts fight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE'.The odginal equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance tree. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers, Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

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

1.Remove terminal guard.

2.Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

3.Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4.Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bdght.

5.Coat terminals with grease or petro- leum jelly.

6.Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary.The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.

•Inspect 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 cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authodzed service center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF-SJ.

Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade

according to your expected operating temperature.

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 oilfill cap/ dipsticksecurely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

1.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

2.Remove cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting.

3.Unlock drain valve by pushing upward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4.To open, pull down on the drain valve.

5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing upward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the end of the drain valve,

7, Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipsticktube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capadty see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

8.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.

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