Craftsman 917255820 44" 16-hp yard tractor

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PAPER
CARTRIDGE
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FIGURE 36
FIGURE 37
CUT.AWAY VIEW
FIGURE 38
_.._. KNOB
PLATE
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
BODY
GREASE BOTH /
OIL SPINDLES
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BATTERY
BATTERY
EVE.V25 .O..S
(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING
IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)
1o CLEAN AIR CLEANER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (FIG, 36).
a. Remove Knob and Cover,
b, Remove Foam Pre-Cleaner element by sliding it off of
the Paper Cartridge.
c, Wash Foam Pre-Cleaner in liquid detergent and water,
d. Wrap Foam Pre-Cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry=
e. Saturate Foam Pre-Cleaoer in engine oil. Squeeze to re-
move excessOil,
f, Install Foam Pre-Cieanet over Paper Cartridge, Reassem-
ble Cover and Screw down tight.
Yearly or every 100 hours, whichever occurs first, remove
Paper Cartridge (Service more often if necessary)° Clean by
tapping gently on fiat surface. If very dirty, replace Cart-
ridge_
CAUTION: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS ARE NOT TO BE
USED TO CLEAN PAPER CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY
CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT
OIL PAPER CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED
AIR
NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE-
MOVED_
2,
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air Screen (Fig. 36) must allow free-flow of air to prevent
Engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush,
compressed air or water pressure to remove dirt, chaff,
stubborn dried gum and fibers.
3_
4,,
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
The best time to drain Engine Oil is at the end of a day's
operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspended
in the hot Oil. See oil chart, page 6.
CLEAN FRONT GRILL
The front GrilJ (Fig. 2) must allow free flow of air to pre=
vent engine damage from overheating
a, Brush off debris
5_ LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONTWHEELS
There is a grease fitting on each front wheel. Use a grease
gun; give each grease fitting two shots of Extreme Pressure
Lubricating Grease Amdex No. 1 or equivalent (available
through your Sears Service Center). Use 30 weight oil to
lubricate Front Spindles (Fig. 37). Use Amdex No. 1 to
grease Front Axle Pivot (Fig_ 37)_ Sears Part No. 2557R.
6. OIL PIVOT POINTS
Place several drops of SA.E. 30 Oil at points where parts
move against each other, especially:
a. Front Axle Pivot=
b. Hood Hinges.
e. Foot Pedal Shaft (both ends).
d Lift Shaft (both ends).
SEE LUBRICATION CHART, PAGE 22
7, CHECK BATTERY
a. Electrolyte solution level in each Battery Cell should be
even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig. 38). Add dis-
tilled water if oecessary_ NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL,
b, Keep Battery and Terminals clean Refer to step 8,
c. Keep Battery Bolts tight.
d. Keep Vent Caps tight and small vent holes in Caps
open.
e, Recharge SLOWLY at 3 amperes if necessary.
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