Craftsman 28947 Operation Manual - Page 23

TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionanddirt on the batteryandterminalscan causethe batteryto "leak"power, 1o Removeterminalguard. 2. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove batteryfrom tractor. 3. Rinsethebatterywithplainwateranddry. 4o Cleanterminalsandbatterycable ends with wire brushuntil bright. 5. Coatterminalswith greaseorpetroleum jelly. 6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY"in the SERVICEAND ADJUSTMENTSsectionof 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 hot° 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° • Inspect cooling fins fordirt, 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 nearest Sears or other qualified service center, NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, ! 0W30 etco) improve starting in cold weather, they will 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. 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 DrainValve Closed and Locked V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. 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_ SAEV_SCO_G!_,ADES ] 41mmm__ F -_o _ _ _ 40 0o 80 Ioo c ._o ._o .to D to so _o 40 TEMPERA_RE _NGE At'_rFiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Yellow 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. Refill engine with oilthrough oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly, Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"section ofthismanual. 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 "FULIE line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished_ 23