Craftsman 917.28947 Manual Del Operador página 23

TO CLEANBATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosionanddirt on the batteryandtermi-
nalscan causethe batteryto "leak"power.
1. Removeterminalguard,,
2. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
batteryfromtractor_
3. Rinsethebatterywith plainwateranddry.
4. Cleanterminalsandbatterycableends
with wire brushuntilbright,
5. Coatterminalswithgreaseor petroleum
jelly.
6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY"in the SERVICEAND AD-
JUSTMENTSsectionof this manual).
TRANSAXLE
MAINTENANCE
The transmission fan and cooling fins should
be kept clean to assure proper cooling_ Do
not attempt to clean fan or transmission while
engine is running or while the transmission
is hoL To prevent possible damage to seals,
do not use high pressure water or steam to
clean transaxle.
• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades
are intact and clean.
• lnspectcoolingfinsfordirt, grass clippings
and other materials. To prevent damage to
seals, do not use compressed air or high
pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and
fluid maintenance is not required for the life
of the transaxle_ Should the transaxle ever
leak or require servicing, contact your near-
est Sears or other qualified service center_
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace if neces-
sary_ 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 service classification SG-SL. Select the
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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NOTE" Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc,) improve starting in cold weather,
they will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°E Check your engine
oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil,
Change the oil after every 50 hours of o pera-
tion 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
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SG-SL.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface_
• Oil will drain more freely when warm,
. Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain
valve and install the drain tube onto the
fitting.
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
slightly and turning counterclockwise.
Oil Drain Valve
Closed
_ _
and _--_ -7_ _.]L -_'"
Locked J _ _ | Drain
Position--'_.. .... ..N _Tube
Yellow Cap
4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5. After oil has drained completely, close and
lock the drain valve by pushing inward
and turning clockwise until the pin is in
the locked position as shown.
6. Remove the drain tube and replace the
cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7_ RefiU engine with oil through oil fill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For
approximate capacity see "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"section of this manual.
8. 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 "FIJLI_ line
on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube
securely when finished.
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