ENGINE Oil
NOTE: After checking the oil the oil dip stick must be fully seated in the filler tube to avoid
excessive oil consumption and irregular engine operation.
After the first five hours of operation, change the oil as directed in Lubrication Table. The engine oil must be drained and replaced with new oil every 25 hours of engine operation thereafter, or a minimum of once a year, and sooner if the equipment is operated under extremely dusty conditions.
recommend I.H. No.1 Engine Oil. If other than I.H. No.1 Engine Oil is used, it must be designated "For Service MS". In new API code these oils are usually designed as meeting either SO or SE requ irements.
To aid starting, the selection of crankcase lubri- cating oils should be based on the lowest anticipated temperature until the next drainperiod.
Check the oil level of the engine crankcase every five hours to see that it is filled to the correct level. Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped.
The crankcase oil filler cap has the oil level gauge attached to it. Always keep the oil level between
the "FULL" and "ADD" marks in the "SAFE"
range on the gauge. Do not
Oil filter cap and
Level Gauge
See Page5.
After Every5 Hours of Operation
Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient new oil to bring it to the "FU LL" mark on the gauge. Do not \
"ADD" mark on the gauge. Dip stick must be fully seated , before operating the engine.
Rear Axle Drive Chain See Page 16.
Pedal Return Spring
SeePage13.
Mower Idler Pulley Arm
See Page 15.
Rear Axle Bearings (2) See Page 16.
After Every 10 Hours of Operation
f Apply a light coat of engine oil to the full length of the chain.
Apply a few drops of oil to the spring.
Apply a few drops of oil to the idler pulley arm.
Use IH 251 H EP grease or equivalent No.2
