Maintenance - FGM TC 155 GTI Operator's Manual

CLEANING
WARNING
Before cleaning, washing, servicing or
repairing, remove the ignition key!
Always wear substantial "steel toe" footwear,
gloves and work clothes.
Be aware of any spilled fuel, oil or other
contaminating substances.
After each cut, remove dirt and debris from
the machine surface, the discharge tunnel
and the grass collector.
WASHING (Fig. 23)
Fig. 23
Proceed with the following:
1. Wash the tractor on a level surface, with the
grass collector mounted on.
NOTE: Use the optional mower deck mounted
wash-out port if you have this feature.
2. Wash the inside of the mower deck and the
discharge tunnel .
3. Dismount the grass collector, wash it
and leave it "off " the tractor to dry.
4. Clean the plastic parts of the tractor
with a sponge and soapy water.
IMPORTANT
Avoid water directly near the switches, dash
or any electrical part.
BE CAREFUL
To clean the tractor, never use high pressure
washing machines or agressive detergents.

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OPERATION
Follow the instructions described in the
engine owner's manual for operation and
service (air filter, fuel filter, oil change,
spark plugs, etc).
CRANKCASE OIL CHANGE
Crankcase oil should be changed after the
first 5 hours of operation.
See engine operating and maintenance
If your tractor is equipped with an optional oil drain plug
then procced with the following:
1. Place a flat bottom 2 litre container
beneath the oil drain valve (Fig.24).
NOTE:
left side of the tractor (with blocks under
left wheels) to get proper drainage.
2. Turn the oil drain valve counterclock-wise
and pull to drain oil.
NOTE:
to serve as an air vent.
3. To close oil drain valve, push and turn clockwise.
4. Fill with grade SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 oil.
Oil capacity is about 1.4 litres.
(See engine instruction manual)
5. Re-install the oil fill cap.
6. Check that the crankcase oil is at the
correct level on the oil dip stick.
16
IMPORTANT
manual for proper procedures.
It may be necessary to raise the
The oil fill cap should be loosened
Fig.24