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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Read ENGINE instructions in this section and OPERATION
section of this manual before trying to _tart engine,
NOTE: Be sure oil has been added to engine crankcase
before trying to start engine,
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AP! service
classificationSO. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade accord-
ing to your expected operating temperature:
RECOMMENDEDVISCOSITY
GRADES
i._
,
32OF
coLoE.,,-
,,w.=.Mj.
_€_=
5W30
SAE30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etco) im-
prove starting in cold weather, these muiti_viscosity oils will
result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°Fo
Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL, (See FIG. 14)
Raise and lower hood slowly to avoid personal injury or
damage to tractor,.
•
Be sure tractor is parked on a level surface.
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Oil wit! drain more freely when warm
•
Clean area around oil filldrain and cap before removing
dipstick.
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Catch oil in a suitable container.
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Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to aIlow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil
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Remove oil drain plug.
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After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain
plug and tighten securely,
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Refill engine crankcase with oil through oil fill tube.
Pour slowly,, Do not over fill. For approximate capacity
see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
on page 3 of this
manual.
•
Use gauge on oil fill capldipstick for checking level,
Be sure oil fill cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading., Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick_
COOLING SYSTEM (See FIG. 15)
Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from cool-
ing fins, air intake screen, levers and linkage_ This will help
ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed.
OIL RLL CAP/
D1PSTICK
FIG. 14
AIR INTAKE SCREEN
FIG. 15
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