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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
5W-30
-20
0
30
F
C
-20
-30
-10
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased
oil consumption when used above 32°F/0°C. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine
damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least
once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 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 Fig. 41- 43)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.
•
Ensure tractor is on level surface.
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Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•
Catch oil in a suitable container.
LOWER DASH COVER REMOVAL
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Raise hood.
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Remove fastener from lower dash cover.
CAUTION: Remove lower dash cover carefully to ensure
cover tabs are not broken.
•
Slide lower dash cover up to release cover tabs from
tapered slots in lower dash and remove.
LOWER DASH COVER
FASTENER
TABS
MAINTENANCE
SAE 30
32
40
60
80
0
10
20
30
Fig. 41
SLOTS
Fig. 42
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Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
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Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install
the drain tube onto the fitting.
•
Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning
coun ter clock wise.
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To open, pull out on the drain valve.
CLOSED
AND
100
LOCKED
POSITION
40
YEL LOW CAP
•
After oil has drained completely, close and lock the
drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise
until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
•
Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the
bottom fitting of the drain valve.
•
Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this man u al.
•
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.
Ensure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL " line on dipstick. Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finished.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other
oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in
one year.
NOTE: If needed, remove lower dash covers using steps
from "Lower dash cover removal" section of this manual.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean
the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of op er a tion or
every season. Service paper cartridge every 50 hours of
operation or every season, whichever occurs first. See
engine manual.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
The air screen is over the air intake blower located on top
of engine. The air screen must be kept free of dirt and
chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean
with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and
stubborn dried gum fibers.
23
OIL DRAIN VALVE
DRAIN
TUBE
Fig. 42
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