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TRANSAXL£
COOUNG
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The fan and cooing fins of transmission
should be kept
clean to assure proper cool r g.
Do not atte npt to ciean fan or transmission white engine is
run, ring or whiie the transmission is hot.
_nspect cooiing _anto be sure fan blades are intact and
clean
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Inspect cooling fins for did, grass ciippings and other
materials.
To p_event damage to seals, do not use
compressed
air or high pressure
sprayer to clean
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
Keep oil at 'FULL" iine on dipstick.
Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finished.
_COVER
KNOB
A_RCLBANEB
COVER
NUT
The l:ransaxle was seaied al the !actory and fluid mainteo
nance s not required forthe lie of thetransaxle
Shouidthe
transaxie ever ieak or require serv cing, contact your near°
est aulhodzed service center/department.
LUBRICATION
Only use hgh quaiity det:e_gent oit rated with APi sewice
classification SF or SG. Select ire oi's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
FiG, 15
NO°FE: Al[hough r_rutti°viscosity ois (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve sta£ing in coJd weather these multi viscosity oils
wiiI resutt in increased oii consun pt on when used above
32'ff:. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running !ow on oil.
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 50 hours hereafter
or at ieast once a year if he
tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil evet before sta_ing the engine
and a!ter each eight (8) hours oi operation. Tighten oil fitt
cap/dipstick secureiy each time you check the oil level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. t5 and t6}
Determine temperature range expected before oit change.
All oii must meet API service classification SF or SG.
Be sure tractor is on tevei surface.
Oil wil drain more freely when warm.
o
Catch oil in a suitable coniainer
Remove oil fin cap/dipstick.
Be carefui no_to allow dirt
to enter the engine when chang ng oii.
_o, Remove drain plug
After oii has dra ned completely, replace oil drain ph_g
and tighten secureiy.
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Refill engine wkh oil th:_ough ol fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill.
For approximate capacity see
'PRODUCT
SRECIF CATONS'
on page 3 of Ihis
ment/£i.
BASE
CAP!D_PST{CK
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f
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F_G°16
CLEAN
AiR SCREEN
(See Fig. 16)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating.
Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
A_R F_LTER
(See Fig. 16)
Your ¢ngine will not run properly using a dirty air fitter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or eve_ season. Service paper cartridge every 100
hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Sen/ice air cieaner more often under dusty conditions.
,o
Remove knob and cover.
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Remove wing nut and air cieaner from base.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
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Stide foam pre-cieaner off cartridge.
Wash it n !iquid detergent and water.
Squeeze ii dr},'in a c!ean cioti_.
_0 Saturate it in engine oil.Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cioth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
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