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14. PERIODIC SERVICE
Ex2900 / 3200 Operator's Manual
10.Apply a small amount of clean engine oil onto the
gasket of the new filter.
11.Install a new replacement oil filter by turning it
clockwise until the gasket is seated against the filter
base. Then turn the filter an additional one half turn.
12.Reinstall the drain plug. Do not over-tighten it.
13.Remove the oil fill cap.
14.Add approximately 1.1 US gal (4.0 L) of the engine oil.
15.Reinstall the oil fill cap.
16.Start and idle the engine to check for any leaks.
17.Shut down the engine. Correct any leakage before
operating the tractor.
18.Check the engine oil level and add more as necessary.
19.Reinstall the side panel.
20.Lower the hood.
■Inspecting and Adjusting the Toe-in
Poorly adjusted toe-in can cause difficulty in steering
action or abnormal sway of the steering wheel. Measure
the dimensions A and B on the front wheels, and check
that the dimensional difference “A-B” falls in a range of
0.16 to 0.31 in. (4 to 8 mm). Otherwise, loosen the
locknuts on the right and left tie-rod ends, and adjust the
length of threaded portions. When the toe-in falls in the
range of 0.16 to 0.31 in. (4 to 8 mm), secure this
adjustment by retightening the locknuts.
In other words, make a mark at the same point (e.g.;
center line of tire) on the front of both front tires. Make a
mark at the comparable point on the rear of the each front
tire.
Measure the distance between the marks on the front of the
tire (measurement B). Then measure the distance between
the marks on the rear of the tire (measurement A).
The measurement B should be 0.16 to 0.31 in. (4 to 8 mm)
less than measurement A.
(C)Front axle
(D)Locknut
(E)Tie-rod
(a) Front
(b) Rear
■Checking the Air Intake Hoses and Clamps
1. Park the tractor safely.
2. Raise the hood.
3. Remove the side panel from the right side of the
engine.
4. Tighten the upper air intake hose clamp and lower air
intake hose clamps.
5. Reinstall the side panel.
6. Lower the hood.
(A)Upper air intake hose clamp
(B)Lower air intake hose clamps
A
B
(b)
(a)
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(D) (C)
(A)
(B)
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