Sears Craftsman EZ3 917.259581 Manual Del Propietário página 18

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Check Vobelts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adiustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from. buiLrJ-up of u,'_:'t and chaff which.
can restrict cooling.
ENGINE
LUBRJCATaON
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY" GRADES
F -20 ° 0° 30 ° 32 ° 40° 60 ° 80 ° i00°
r T 1'0°
°C -30 ° -2 ° -10 ° 0° 20':' 30 ° 40 °
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. ! 4
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
wilt 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 every 50 hours of operation 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.
E
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TO CHANGE ENGINE O_L (See Figs. 14 and !5)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
AH oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH.
• Be sure tractor is on !evel surface°
o Oil will drain more freely when warm.
o Catch oil in a suitable container.
o Remove oil fill capidipsticko Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
o Remove drain plug.
o After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
o Refill engine with oil through oH fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfilt. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this
manual.
• Use gauge on oH 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 oit at"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finished.
COVER KNOB
. WUNG NUT
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
AIR CLEANER
BASE
OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTiCK
OIL DRA_N
PLUG
FiG. 15
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