Craftsman 917.256544 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
V-BELTS
CheckV 'beltsfordeterioralionand wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace it necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxie 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 orSG. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature,
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES '
f=F V 0'^ O'- 10 '■•T' V eo‘ iOO"
'"C ^0- -20" 0 10'^ 20-’ 30'^ 40®
TEMPERATURE hAMCE ANTICIPATED BEFORE_NEXT 0!L CHANGE
FIG. 15
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve 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 Figs. 15 and 16)
Dste-rmirie 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.
Refi!! engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pciur
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this
manual.
Use gauge on oi! fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil Rii 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.
AIB CLEAWEB
COVER
FOAM
PHE-CLEAMER
COVER KNOB
WING NUT
AIR
SCFIEEN
'AIR CLEANER
BASE
OIL FILL
CAP/OiPSTICK
0!L DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 16
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