Sears 917.252541 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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
accordir 3 to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSHY GRADES
•20'’ 0’ 30” 33” 40” 60 ’ eo’ 100 ’
-30* -20’ -10* 0* 10’ 20* 30" 40*
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 15
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,10W30 etc)
improve starting in cold weather , these muiti-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 tunning 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 fiii
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.
Ail 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
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Use gauge on 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.
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