Sears 917.25597 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
BATTERY (See Fig. 17)
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient
for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend it‘s life.
» Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even
with bottoms of vent wel Is. Add only distilled or i ron free
water if necessary. Do not overfill.
■> Keep battery and terminals clean.
» Keep battery bolts tight,
* Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open,
® Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power.
' Remove terminal guard.
» Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat­
tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
■> Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of
baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get
thè soda solution into the cells.
" Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
® Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
® Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly,
« Reinstall battery (See “INSTALL BATTERY” in As­
sembly section of this manual).
Check V-Belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API sen/ice
classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 18
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.,)
improves starting in cold weather, these muiti-vlscosity oils
wili result in increased oil consumption when used above
32'C. 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 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 18 and 19)
Determine temperature range expected before next oil
change. All oil must meet API service classification SG,
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
» Oil will drain more freely when warm.
» Catch oil in a suitable container. ,
• Removeollfillercap. 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 fillertube. Pour slowly.
Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see “PROD­
UCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.
® Use gauge on dipstick for checking level. Be sure
dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading. Keep oil
at "FULL” line on dipstick.