Craftsman 917.255561 - Manual (Page 16)

CUSTOMER RESPOMSiBILITIES
BATTERY (See Fig. 12)
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient
for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger wiil extend it's life.
• Acid solution level in each battery ceil should be even
with bottoms ofvent weils. Add only distilled or iron 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
bak ing soda to one g all on of water. Be careful not to get
the soda solution into the cells,
• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
• Clean terminais and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright
- Coat terminals with grease or petroleum Jelly.
•
Reinstaii battery (See "iNSTALL BATTERY" in the
Assembly section of this manuai).
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.
TBANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle tree from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAg VSSCOSiTV GRADES
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I TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
10TE: Although muiti-viscosity oils (5W30,10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used aboe
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. Tighten
oil fiii cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil
level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 13)
Determine temperature range expected before 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.
Remove oil fill 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 on oil fill dipstick for checking level. Be sure
dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading.
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
FIG. 13
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