Sears EZ3 917.258542 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation and repiace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from burld-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent ol! rated with API service
classification SF, SG, orSH. Seiectthe oil’s SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
L—1 Ì .................................1^-
“F '20» 0« 30° 32° 40° si)“ H0° 100°
°C -W‘ -20* -1G'* 0* 10“ 20* 30" 40“
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OC CHANGE
FIG. 15
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 ievel 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. 15 and 16)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH
Be sure tractor is on level surface.
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
Catch oi! in a suitable container.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
Remove drain plug.
After oil has drained completely, repiace oil drain plug
and tighten securely
Refill engine with oil through oil 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 ievei.
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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