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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBULITI
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after !00 hoursof
operation and replace if necessary° The belts are not
adjustable, Replace belts if they. begin to slipfrom wear.
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build_upof dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling°
ENGDNE
LUBRICATION
OIL FILL
CAP/DiPSTICK
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 14
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with APt service
c!assification SF or SG_ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etco)
improve starting in cold weather, these _nulti-viscosity oils
wilt result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your eng!ne oil level more frequently to avoid
._ossibleengine damage from running low on oi1.
SAE VISCOS|TY GRADES
,am m
°F
-20"
0"
_0'
32" 40"
60°
B0'_
100=
°c
,'o"
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICrP,_,TED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 13
Change the oil 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 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 (See Figs. 13 and 14)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG,
.
Be sure tractor is on level surface.
•
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•
Catch oil in a suitable container.
°
Remove oil fill capldipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
°
Remove drain plug.
°
After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
°
Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
on page 3 of this
manual,
o
Use gauge on oil fill capldipstickfor checking level. Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading° Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick°
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 1S)
Your engine will not run propedy using a dirty air filter,
Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or every season° Service paper cartridge every 100
hours of operation or every season, whichever occursfirst.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
°
Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
=
Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
o
Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
=
Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth,,
:
Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
°
If very dirtyor damaged, replace pre_cleaner.
=
Reinstall pre-,cleaner over cartridge.
°
Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
°
Remove cartridge nut.
°
Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from
entering carburetor° Clean base carefully to prevent
debris from entering carburetor.
°
Ctean cartridgebytapping gentl_, o n flat surface. If very
dirty or damaged, replace cartndge.
°
Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure
with knob(s)_
IMPORTANT:
PETROLEUM
SOLVENTS, SUCt;I AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE° THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE° DO NOT
USE
PRESSURIZED
AIR
TO
CLEAN
OR
DRY
CARTRIDGE.
KNOB
COVER"
CARTRIDGE
NUT
CARTRIDGE
19
FIG. 15
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