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expansion tank cap.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, pressurized hot
coolant can escape and cause burns when the
radiator cap is removed.
1. Radiator cap
2. Expansion tank cap
3. Expansion tank fill marks
2.
Check the level of coolant in the radiator. The
radiator should be filled to the top of the filler
neck and the expansion tank filled to between
the marks on its side.
3.
If the coolant level is low, replenish the system.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
4.
Install the radiator and expansion tank caps.
CHECK HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
FLUID
The hydraulic system was designed to operate on
any high quality detergent oil having the American
Petroleum Institute–API–"service classification" SF,
CC or CD. Oil viscosity—weight—must be selected
according to anticipated ambient temperature.
Temperature/viscosity recommendations are:
Expected Ambient
Temperature
Over 32°C
CD
Figure 4
Recommended Viscosity
and type
SAE 30, Type SF, CC or
4–38° C
–1–10° C
or
Below –1° C
Automatic
Note: Do not mix engine oil and automatic transmis-
sion fluid or hydraulic component damage may
result. When changing fluids, also change transmis-
sion filter. DO NOT USE DEXRON II ATF.
The axle housing acts as the reservoir for the system.
The transmission and axle housing are shipped from
the factory with approximately 5 quarts (4.7 l) of
SAE 10W–30 engine oil. However, check the level
of transmission oil before the engine is first started
and daily thereafter.
1.
Position the machine on a level surface. Place
all controls in their neutral position and start the
engine. Run the engine at lowest possible RPM
to purge the system of air. DO NOT ENGAGE
THE PTO. Turn the steering wheel several
times fully to the left and right. Raise the cut-
ting unit to extend the lift cylinders, aiming
steering wheels straight forward and stop the
engine.
2.
Remove the dipstick cap (Fig. 5) from filler
neck and wipe it with a clean cloth. Screw the
dipstick cap finger-tight onto filler neck; then
remove it and check the level of fluid. If the
level is not within 1/2 inch (13 mm) from the
groove in the dipstick (Fig. 5), add SAE
10W–30 engine oil, or, if used, automatic trans-
mission fluid to raise the level to groove mark.
Do not overfill.
IMPORTANT: When adding transmission
fluid to the hydraulic system, use a funnel
with a fine wire screen—200 mesh or finer—
and make sure funnel and transmission fluid
are immaculately clean. This procedure pre-
vents accidental contamination of the
hydraulic system.
Before Operating
SAE 10W-30 or 10W40
Type SF, CC or CD
SAE 5W30, Type SF, CC
CD
Type "F" or "FA"
Transmission Fluid
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