Cleaning

Change the oil after every 25 hours of op- eration or at least once a year if the trac- tor is not used for 25 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.

Check the crankcase oil level before start- ing 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

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classiﬁcation SG-SL.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

1.Remove oil ﬁll cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.

2.Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the ﬁtting.

Oil Drain Valve

Closed

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		4
	2
	0
Locked
Position
Yellow Cap			Drain
Yellow Cap			Tube

3.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4.To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5.After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

6.Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve.

7.Reﬁll engine with oil through oil ﬁll dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overﬁll. For approximate capacity see “PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

8.Use gauge on oil ﬁll cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when ﬁnished.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

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 stub- born dried gum ﬁbers.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air ﬁlter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See Engine Manual.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded mufﬂer and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- ate a ﬁre hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs ﬁrst. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel ﬁlter should be replaced once each season. If fuel ﬁlter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel ﬂow to carbu- retor, replacement is required.

1.With engine cool, remove ﬁlter and plug fuel line sections.

2.Place new fuel ﬁlter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor.

3.Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

4.Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.

Clamp	Clamp
	Clamp
Fuel Filter	00667

•Clean engine, battery, seat, ﬁnish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep ﬁnished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with auto- motive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmis- sion are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.