Transaxle Maintenance - Craftsman 917.98641 Operator's Manual

TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE
The transaxte 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.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts 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.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil ratedwith API
service classification SG-SL. Select the oil's
SAE viscosity grade according to your expected
operating temperature.
Lower Dash
4. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
5. Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve
and install the drain tube onto the fitting.
6. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
and turning counterclockwise.
7. To open, putt out on the drain valve.
I Fc_EMPE SAEV'SCOS'TYGRADES Oil Drain Valve
_[ N_E_I i_ATi_ _[ XTOI[ Jl ° Closed
RATU RA TIC BE'FO NE O_N 4_ and
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Locked I J._'__%__ _ Drain
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation Position__ Tube
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 Yellow Capf_
engine andafter each eight (8)hours of operation.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SG-SL.
• Ensure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
LOWER DASH COVER REMOVAL
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove fastener from lower dash cover.
CAUTION: Remove lower dash cover care-
fully to ensure cover tabs are not broken.
3. Slide lower dash cover up to release
cover tabs from tapered slots in lower
dash and remove.
8. 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.
9. Removethedraintubeand replacethecap
onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve.
10. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For
approximate capacity see "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"sectionofthismanual.
11.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 notthread the cap onto the tube when
taking reading. Keep oil at "FULL' line
on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube
securely when finished.
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