V-belts, Transaxle cooling, Engine – Sears 917.25254 User Manual

Page 17: Lubrication, Customer respoisisibilities

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CUSTOMER RESPOISiSIBILITIES

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

Keep transaxle free from bUild-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF or SG, Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VtSCOSiTY GRADES

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30* 3

2°

40°

60°

80°

100°

°C -30*

20* -10" 0" 10" 20" 3(1» 40'

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils {5W30,10W30 etc.)
iniprove starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

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 the first two hours of operation and
every 50 hours thereafter 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 oil fill

cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 15)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG,

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.

Remove drain plug.

After oil has drained completely, replace 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 ori 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.

AIR CLEANER

COVER

FOAM
PRE-CLEANER

COVER KNOB

WING NUT

AIR
SCREEN

AIR CLEANER
BASE

OIL FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN
PLUG

FIG. 15