Craftsman 917.28035 - Manual (Page 19)

BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. However,
periodic charging of the battery with an au­
tomotive charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
NOTE: The original battery on your tractor is
maintenance free. 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. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
battery from tractor.
2. Rinsethe battery with plain water and dry.
3.
Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
4. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum
jelly.
5. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD­
JUSTMENTS section of this manual).
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace if neces­
sary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace
belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Cniy use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG-SL. Select the
oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
30 32 40
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
they 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 25 hours of opera­
tion or at least once a year if the tractor is
not used for 25 hours in one year.
Checkthe 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
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification C.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
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CAUTION: If engine has been operated
for an extended period of time immediately
prior to draining oil, oil will be hot.
Slide oil drain extension under oil drain
hole (drain hole may be flush with or
protrude from engine block side wall).
Make sure back face ofoil drain extension
is flush with engine side wall.
Make sure bottom lip ofoil drain extension
is lined up with bottom of oil drain hole.
Position a container to catch oil directly
under front end of oil drain extension.
Slide a 1/2” (12 point) socket mounted
on an extension onto oil drain plug.
Loosen plug while holding the oil drain
extension firmly in place.
Drain oil into container.
After oil has drained completely, reinstall
oil drain plug. Do not tighten more than
13 Ft-Lb's.
Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For
approximate capacity see “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS”sectionofthismanual.
Use 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. Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finished.
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