Normal Care; Content Of Section; Scheduled Care; Normal Storage - Simplicity 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Normal Care
CONTENT OF SECTION
Your tractor was designed and built to provide
years of service with only minor care. Certain tasks
however, must be performed to keep the tractor in
good operating condition and to avoid costly re¬
pairs. This section tells how to give the necessary
care for the tractor. To service an attachment, refer
to the separate manual for that attachment.
SCHEDULED CARE
A schedule for routine care is provided in figure 5.
We suggest that you check these items to insure
that the tractor is ready for use. Performing the
checks will also help you to become familiar with
the care of the tractor.
All other scheduled care is performed after opera¬
ting the tractor for a specific amount of time. See
figures 6 through 14. Remember to perform the
"every 25-hour check" when you perform the
"every 100-hour check."
Because the schedule is based on operating time, it
will be necessary to determine or estimate the
actual operating time. This is easily accomplished if
your tractor is equipped with an optional hour
meter. If not, you can determine normal times for
regular jobs such as cutting your lawn. Multiply
these normal times by the number of times you
perform the jobs to estimate total operating time.
A Maintenance Record (figure 33) is provided to
help you document all operating hours and main¬
tenance repair actions.
NORMAL STORAGE
To protect your tractor, store it in an enclosed dry
area. Do not store it in an enclosure where fumes
from the fuel tank could reach an open flame with¬
out first draining the fuel tank.
To store your tractor in a cold area between winter
snow removal jobs, we suggest that you fill the fuel
tank after the completion of each job to prevent
water condensation in the fuel tank.
If you do not intend to use your tractor during the
winter months, follow the off-season storage in¬
structions given in the paragraph below.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
When the tractor is to be stored for two months or
longer, take precautions as follows:
NOTE
Fuel may be stored in the tank or in a
container for longer periods if a gasoline
stabilizer is used. This additive, available
from your dealer, prevents formations of
gum and varnish for up to one year.
1. Drain fuel tank if stabilizer is not used. This
can be done by removing the fuel hose at the
engine and draining the hose into a container.
Care Required
See
Figure
Schedule
Before
First Use
Every
5 Hours
**
Every
25 Hours
Every
100 Hours
or Annually
•**-*
Spring
and Fall
Check Tractor and Engine
6
•
•
Clean Engine and Air Filter 7
•
Change Engine Oil* 8
• •
Lubricate Tractor 9
• •
Check Fluid Levels and Tire Pressure
10
•
•
Check Transmission Oil Level
11
• •
Clean
Battery and Cables 12
•
Clean or Replace Spark Plug and
Fuel Filter
wm
•
Repack Front Wheel Bearings
•
'Change original engine oil alter first 5 hours of operation.
"More often in hot (over 70° F) weather or dusty operating conditions.
" 'Only if tractor is used in both summer (over 40" F) and winter (under 40° F).
Figure 5. Summary of Scheduled Care
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