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Figure 59
1. Example of tire wear caused by underinflation
Figure 60
1. Example of tire wear caused by overinflation
2.
Ensure that the tires are inflated to the correct
air pressure; refer to
Important:
The most common cause of tire
trouble is under-inflation. Maintain full air
pressure.
Torquing the Wheel Lug
Nuts
Service Interval: After each use
Torque the wheel lug nuts initially and after towing.
Torque the wheel lug nuts 108 to 122 N∙m (80 to 90
ft-lb), in the sequence shown in
Figure 61
Tire Air Pressure (page
Figure
61.
Servicing the Reduction
Case
Models 68013 and 68014 Only
Important:
If the oil level in the reduction case
is too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine or the reduction
case. This type of damage is not covered by the
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warranty.
Reduction-Case Oil Specifications
Oil type: 4-cycle, SAE 10W-30 motor oil
Oil API service category: SJ, SL, SM, or higher
Reduction-case capacity: 1.2 L (40 fl oz)
Checking the Reduction-Case Oil
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
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1.
Park the machine on a level surface and shut
off the engine.
2.
Allow the engine to cool.
3.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug; refer to
37).
Disconnecting the Spark-Plug Wire (page
4.
Remove the divider plate; refer to
Divider Plate (page
5.
Locate the reduction case between the engine
and the engine pulley
1. Oil-level-check bolt and
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washer
2. Oil level (normal)
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the reduction-case oil (Models
68013 and 68014 only).
Removing the
28).
(Figure
62).
Figure 62
3. Reduction case
4. Filler bolt and washer
28).
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