Maintenance & Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Maintenance Schedule

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before

 

Every

 

Every

 

Every

 

Prior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each use

 

10 Hours

 

25 Hours

 

200 Hours

to Storing

 

Check/Clean Engine Intake Screen

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Clean Hood/Dash Louvers

 

 

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Check Engine Oil Level

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Check Transmission Oil

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Change Transmission Oil & Filter *

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Clean Battery Terminals

 

 

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Lube Front Axles and Rims

 

 

 

 

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Lube Pedal Pivot Points

 

 

 

 

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* — For break-in operation, change after the first 50 hours of use and then every 200 hours thereafter.

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours.

WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Battery

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added.

•Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up.

•After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.

CAUTION: If removing the battery for cleaning, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could result in serious damage to your engine’s alternating system.

Engine

Refer to the Kohler Owner’s Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions.

Changing the Engine Oil

WARNING! If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns.

To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:

1.Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.

2.Locate the oil drain hose on the left side of the engine.

3.Remove the hose from the retaining loop-clamp. Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.

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