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CUSTOMER
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'.
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrictcooling.
ENGINE
IBILITIES
OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SForSG_ Select the oil's SAEviscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY
GRADES
°F
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30" 3a o 40"
60 °
80 °
Ioo"
'_C -30 _'
-20 _
-_0 =
0°
10"
20"
30 °
40 =
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 14
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, t0W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your' engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 50 hours in one 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,, 14 and 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change_
All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG.
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Be sure tractor is on level surface.
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Oil will drain more freely when warm,,
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Catch oil in a suitable container°
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Remove oil fill cap/dipstick_ Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
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Remove drain plug.
°
After oil has drained completely, repiace 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,
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Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking revel, Be
sure dipstick is in aH the way for accurate reading,_
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick,,
FIG. 15
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filteL
CIean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or'every season° Service paper cartridge every I00
hoursof operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dust/conditions.
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Remove wing nut and cover..
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Remove sea[ and cartridge plate_
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
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Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge,.
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Wash it in liquid detergent and water°
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Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
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Saturate it in engine oHo Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
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Gently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis-
lodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge..
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.,
°
Reinstall the pre-cteaner (cleaned and oiled) over the
paper cartridge,.
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Reassemble air' cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal.
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Install the air cleaner cover and wing nut° Tighten wing
nut 1/2 turnto I ful! turn after nut contacts cover° Do not
overtighten.
FIG. 16
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