Craftsman 917.28852 Manual Del Operador página 18

TO CLEAN B ATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirtonthe batteryandterminals
can cause thebattery to"leak" power.
1. Remove terminal guard.
2. Disconnect BLACK b attery c able first
thenREDbattery cable andremove
battery from tractor.
3. Rinse t hebattery withplain water
and
dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
5. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum
jelly.
6, Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual).
V-BELTS
CheckV-betts 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.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fins should
be kept clean to ensure proper cooling,
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission
while engine is running or while the trans-
mission is hot. To prevent possible damage
to seals, do not use high pressure water or
steam to clean transaxle.
• Inspect cooling fan to ensure fan blades
are intact and clean.
• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, 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.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use highqualitydetergent oilrated with
API service classificationSG-SL Sefectthe
oil's SAE viscositygrade according to your
expected operatingtemperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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TEMP:Ep, ATU RE RA_E ANTICI PAIT_D BEFORE NEXT OIL C_G.E
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improvestarting incold weather,
they wiUresult in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F/0°C. Check your
engine oil level more frequentlyto avoid pos-
sible engine damage from running low on oil,
Changethe oi! after every 50 hours of opera-
tion or at least once a year ff 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 oit in a suitable container.
1, Remove oit fill cap!dipstick. Be careful
not to altow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil,
2. Slide oil drain extension fromthe docking
position on the engine blower housing
and extend outward from engine.
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sition Oil Drain
3. To open, twist cap counter-clockwise
4. After oil is drained completely, replace
cap and twist clockwise until it stops.
5, Re-attach oil drain extension to engine
blower housing.
6. Refill engine withoil through oil fill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For ap-
proximatecapacity see "PRODUCT SP-
ECIF1CATIONS" section of this manual.
7. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level, For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil
at "FULE' tine on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when finished.
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