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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept
clean to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is
running or while the transmission is hot.
To prevent
possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water
or steam to clean transaxle.
•
Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean,
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Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings
and other
materials.
To prevent
damage
to seals, do not use
compressed
air or high pressure sprayer.
TRANSAXLE
PUMP
FLUID
The transaxte was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required for the life of the transax[e.
Should
the transaxle
ever leak or require servicing,
contact your
nearest authorized
service center/department.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY
GRADES
OF
-20 =
0 a
30"
32"
40"
60 =
80 _
100"
°C
-30 °
'
'-2() _
-10 _
O"
1'0_
20 °
30"
40 _
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 15
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least
once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours inone 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 Figs. 15 and 16)
Determine temperature
range expected
before oil change.
All oil must meet API service
classification
SF,SG
or SH.
•
Be sure tractor is on level surface.
•
Oil will drain more freely
when warm.
°
Catch oil in a suitable
container.
•
Remove oit fill cap/dipstick.
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 gauge on oi! fill cap/dipstick
for checking
level. Be
sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate
reading.
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
AIR SCREEN
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP/DIPSTICK
FIG. 16
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
(See Fig. 16)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
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