Yard-Man 604 manual Maintenance, Changing Engine Oil

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•Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on the right side of the brake assembly. See Figure 12.

•Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck at .011".

•Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.

Hex Nut

Set Gap at .011"

Brake Disc

Compression

 

 

Spring

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor. Transmission

Figure 12

SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any maintenance.

ENGINE

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.

Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully.

Changing Engine Oil

•Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 13.

Oil Fill Cap

Protective Cap

 

 

Oil Drain Hose

 

 

 

 

Oil Fill Tube

 

Oil Drain Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil Drain Port

NOTE: Single-cylinder engine shown.

Valve location will vary with engine style.

Figure 13

•Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure 13.

•Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil.

•Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 13.

•Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in the separate engine manual

packed with your unit.

Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining.

•Refill the engine with new motor oil.

IMPORTANT: Refill the engine with the proper capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty condition. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Calling Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding Your Model Number General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenSafety Labels found on your unit Slope Gauge Attaching the Battery Cables Attachments & AccessoriesInstalling the Mulch KIT Tractor SET-UPControls Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Lever Choke ControlPTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF KnobAutodrive Pedal Brake PedalCruise Control Button Safety Interlock SwitchesShift Lever Setting the Cruise Control Setting the Cutting HeightStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineOperating the Headlights Using the Lift LeverDriving on Slopes Engaging the PTO AdjustmentsMowing Leveling the DeckFront to Rear Carburetor AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Changing Engine Oil MaintenanceEngine Cutting Deck Removal Cleaning the Engine and DeckInch decks w/ manual PTO Changing the Deck BeltsDecks w/ Electric PTO Upper Drive Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltsFront of Tractor Lower Drive Belt Cutting Blades Tires BatteryFuse ChargingLubrication Trouble Possible Corrective Action Causes Troubleshooting GuideModel Part Description Tractor BodyModel Lift Assembly Model Steering Assembly Model Drive System 31 30 12c Single-speed Transmission PTO belt for 42 deck shown Power Take-off System Inch Deck †46-inch Deck Brake AssemblyCutting Decks Model Briggs & Stratton Intek Single Engine AccessoriesElectrical System Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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