Craftsman 917256451 lawn tractor

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8A_'%EF_Y
Your tracto_ _aasa battet_/charging system which is suffi-
cient for normat use. -However, periodic charging of the
batte%' with an automotive charger wiIt extend its lifeo
_,,._phatter, and termina!s ctean.
Keep battery bo_ts tight.
Keep smatl vent holes open.
,_ Recharge at 6d 0 amperes for I hour..
Co__c,sion and d._ on :_hebatte%_and tem_inais can cause
the battery to %ak _'power,
_ Open battery box di}or.
,o Disconnect SLACK batte_y cable first then RED bat.-
tery cane {_md_'emove battery f,_omtractor°
,_ i_;nse the battery v_,'ithpia;n wate_ and dry.
._ Ciean tem__inais and battei% °cabi,e ends with wire b_usis
,tintii bfighL
'_, Coat terminats with @'ease of petroleum ]eI_y.
_, Reinst:{d[ battery (See _'CONNECT' BANTERY" in the
Assembiy section of th{s manuai)_
_,h..s.....\ .,_.... _or.... _ro,;_._ .... and wear after !00 hours of
._..........u._, ,_.;.,_rs_eptace if necessary_ Yhe baits am not
adjustable_ Heplace _a_ ,.,,,,if :_hev becim _o sup from wear.
_',_;_u t ....... " ...... {tom build-up o_ dS: and (,,la,_ which
C:CFi _"eSti'iC _,,.;,.u_h;";"_ _.....v-
Ortiy sue high quaiity detergent oil rated with AP_ service
SP{_{",i!St:)OSNY GRADES
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c"" ..2@' 0 _
[ ,_ .30 _ .10 _. .!0,_ 20 _ .')O_ 40 '_ [
i TT'MP_FiATUR_ RANG@ ANTICIPATED BEFOg:V:: NEXT OIL CHANG_ [
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HOT_: Although multi°viscosity oils (5W30, IOW80 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oii level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oH 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 levei before staring the engine
and after eacheigh_ (8) hours of operation: Tighten oi! fitt
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oii level.
TO u.r_._P._r'_.:_u: ENGINE O!L (See Figs. 11 and 12)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet AP! sewlce classification SF or SG.
lBe sure tractor is on Ievel surface.
_, Oil wil! drain more freely when warm.
_'_oh oi! in a suitable container.
Remove eli fi!I cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to e_ter the engine when changing oil.
o Remove drain plug.
o After oii has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
o Refili e,%ine with oil through oil fill dips£ick tube. Pour
slowiv. _!2 not ove_iitli For approximate capacity see
PRODU,,, oP,.._t_t,_LA,]ONS 0n page 3 of this
manual,
Ose gauge on oil filI cap/dipstick fo_'checking ievel. Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securely fo_ accurate
,e_...dmg. Keee oii at "FULL" line on diostic£
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