Craftsman T1000 Serie Manual Del Operador página 20

Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, move shift
lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key
to prevent unintended starting.
If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the Engine Operator's
Manual. Follow the instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
Oil Drain Hose Models
If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
NOTE: The oil filter (if equipped) should be changed at every oil change interval.
To complete the oil change, proceed as follows:
1. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm.
Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more of the engine sediment
which may have settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid
burns from hot oil.
2. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the left side of the engine.
3. Open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain
port. See inset of Figure 16.
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Figure 16
4. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
5. Push the oil drain hose (provided) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite
end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5
quart capacity, to collect the used oil.
6. Slightly push in on the oil drain valve and rotate counter-clockwise to open
and allow the flow of oil. See Figure 16.
7. After the oil has finished draining, push the oil drain valve back in and rotate
into the locked position. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris
from entering the drain port.
8. Replace the oil filter (if equipped) as instructed in the Engine Operator's
Manual.
9. Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for
information regarding the proper quantity and viscosity of engine oil.
Oil Drain Sleeve Models
If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
To complete the oil change, proceed as follows:
1. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm.
Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more of the engine sediment
which may have settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid
burns from hot oil.
2. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the left side of the
engine.
3. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube.
4. Snap the small end of oil drain sleeve onto the oil sump. See Figure 17.
5. Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable container with a capacity of
no less than 64 oz.
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Figure 17