Craftsman 917.253724 - Manual (Page 10)

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1 CHECK ENail^E OIL LEVEL
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DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
WITH ENGINE RUNNING.
Several tnirtutes after stopping Engine, check Engine Oil
Level with Tractor on level ground , Wipe dipstick (Fig, 17)
clean, push it down tight for a few seconds, remove and
read Oil Level. If necessary, add Oil until "FULL“ mark is
reached, in summer use S A.E. 30 (SC, SD, SE or SF) Oil.
In winter (below 32°F,} use S.A.E. 10W30 (SC, SD, SE or
SF) In extreme cold (below 0°F.) use S.A.E, 5W20 (SC,
SD, SE or SF). DO NOT USE 10W40 OIL. NOTE: DO
NOT OVERFILL-
HOUitS
(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING
IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)
1. CLEAN FOAIV! PRE-CLEANER.
a. Unscrew Knob (Fig. 21) to remove Cover.
Plate,
c.
d.
e.
f.
b. Remove Nut arid Washer to remove Cartridge
Paper Cartridge and Oil Foam Pre-Cleaner.
Wash Foam Pre-Cleaner in detergertt and water.
Rinse, squeeze (rather than twist) and allow to dry
thoroughty.
Coat with three tablespoons of S.A.E. 30 Engine Oil,
squeeze to distribaJte eveniy, and squeeze out excess.
Check Paper Cartridge. Replace if excessively dirty,
g. Reassemble Paper Cartridge and re-position on Tractor.
NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE­
MOVED.
2, CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air Screen (Fig. 22) must allow free-flow of air to prevent
Engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush,
compressed air or water pressure to remove dirt, chaff,
stubborn dried gum and fibers.
3, CHANGE ENGINE OIL
The best time to change Engine Oil is at the errd of a days
operation when all dirt and foreign material is suspended
in the hot Oil. Refer to page 7.
4, CLEAN FRONT 6RILL SCREEN
The Frorrt Grill Screen (Fig. 2! must allow free flow of air
to prevent engine damage from overheating.
a. Remove Grill Screen by removing two screws.
b. Clean with a wire brush, compressed air or water pres­
sure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and
fibers,
c. Replace Grill Screen and secure screws.
B. LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS ,
There are seven Grease Fittings on your Tractor (Figs. 20
and 24),, Using a Grease Gun, give each Grease Fitting two
shots of Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No. 1
or equivalent (availabie through your Sears Service Center).
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