Craftsman 917.258692 - Manual (Page 19)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
V-BELTS
Check V-beits for deierioraiion and wear alter 10G hours of
operation and replace If nacsssary. The bells are not
adjusiabia Replace bells if they begin lo slip from wear
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The fan and cooling fins of IransmissiQfi should be kept
clean to assure proper cooling-
Do not atlampt to clean fan or transmission while engine Is
running or while the transmission Is hol-
• inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are infact and
clean
• Inspect cooling tins for dirt, grass clippings and other
materials- To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean
cooiing fins-
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fiuid mainte­
nance is not required for the life of the transaxie, Should the
transaxle ever teak or require servicing, cofttact your near­
est authortzed service centar/department-
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classilicatlon SF, SG or SH. Select the oH's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating lemperalure.
SAE VISCOSITY SRADES
1 I r
30* M' W 60' SO'
•Hf -w jr________№______ EF 30* * 40* i
TEMPESATURE RAUBE AtmCiPATEQ SETOSe NEXT Oil CHANSE
NOTE: Aithough multi-vtscosliy oils |SW30,10W30 etc }
Improve Starling irt cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
3a“F. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil
Change the oi! after every 50 hours of operation or at least
onceayearif the tractoris not usedlorSO hours In one year.
Check the crankcase oi! level before starting the engine
and after each eight {B) hours of operation-, Tighten oil fill
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 18)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service ciasslficaflon SF, SQ or SH.
• Be sure tractor Is on level surface
• Oii will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil In a suitable corrtalner
• Remove oil (ill cap/dipstick. 8e careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil
• Remove drain plug.
After oil has drained compieleiy, replace oii drain plug
and tighten securely.
Refill engine with olí through oii fill dipstick tuba. Pour
slowly. Do not ovsrfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
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Use gauge on oil fill cap/dIpsHck for checking isvet. Be
sure dipstick is in al! fha way for accurate reading.
Keep
Oil at “FULL" ilne on dipstick
AIR FILTER {See Fig. 17)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air tilter.
Claan the loam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-
tiori or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100
hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first
Service air cleaner more olten under dusty conditions
•
Remove wing nut and cover,
• Remove sea! and cartridge plate.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge
• Wash it in liquid detergent and water
• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow It lo dry,
» Saturate It In engine olt Wrap it In clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
•
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge
NOTE; Do not wash the papercartridge or use pressurized
air, as this wilt damage the cartridge.
•
Reinstali the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the
paper cartridge.
• Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal
• InstalitheaircteanercDverandwirjgnut Tightsnwing
nut1/2l«rnto1 fuliturnafternutconladscovsr Donot
overtighten.
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