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V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration
and wear after t00 hours
and replace if necessary
The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature+
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F
=20 °
O"
30 °
32 °
40°
60+
80 °
100"
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1o"
1o"
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TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc..)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used aboe
32°0. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
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 continuous use. Tighten
oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil
level,.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig_ 13)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change+
All oil must meet API service classification
SG°
•
Be sure vehicle is on level surface,
•
Oil will drain more freely when warm_
•
Catch oil in a suitable container.
•
Remove oil fill dipstick1 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,
•
Use Qauge on oit fill dipstick for checking level+ Besure
dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading.
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick+
CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FIG. 13
AIR
FILTER
(See
Fig. 14)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hours of
operation or every season° Service paper cartridge every
100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first_
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
•
Remove knob(s) and cover°
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
•
Slide foam pre-cteaner off cartridge.
•
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+
°
Reinstall pre-cteaner over cartridge+
•
Reinstall cmier and secure with knob(s).
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
•
Remove cartridge nut.
=
Remove cartridge and clean by tapping gently on flat
surface°
•
If very diAy, replace or wash in a nonsudsing detergent
and warm water solution+ Rinse thoroughly with water
from inside Out until water runs clear. Let cartridge dry
thoroughly before using.
•
Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure
with knob(s)+
IMPORTANT:
PETROLEUM
SOLVENTS,
SUCH
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
C[.EAN+OR
DRY
CARTRIDGE
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