e)Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to specified capacity and replace cap. Use oil recommended in engine owner’s manual. DO NOT overfill.
f)Start the engine and check for leaks.
5.1.12Check hydraulic oil level:
Service Interval: 40 hr.
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
b)Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up.
c)Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use only Mobil 1
NOTE: The baffle is labeled “HOT” and “COLD”. The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The “HOT” level shows the level of oil when it is at 225°F (107°C). The “COLD” level shows the level of the oil when it is at 75°F (24°C). Fill to the appropriate level depending upon the temperature of the oil. For example: If the oil is about 150° F (65°C), fill to halfway between the “HOT” and “COLD” levels. If the oil is at room temperature (about 75° F (24°C)), fill only to the “COLD” level.
5.1.13Check tire pressures:
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Check tire pressure in drive tires.
c)Inflate drive tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).
d)Check tire pressure in Caster tires.
e)Inflate caster tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).
NOTE: Do not add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive system, frame, and other components. Foam filling tires will void the warranty.
5.1.14Check condition of belts:
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up. Lift the rubber flap on front side of the engine to check pump drive belt.
c)Remove left and right belt shields on deck and lift up floor pan to inspect deck drive belt.
d)Check under machine to inspect the mule drive belt.
e)See Sections 5.2.3, through 5.2.5 for belt adjustment.
5.1.15Lubricate grease fittings:
Service Interval: Refer to chart.
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
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