8.To re-install the tank, reverse the above instructions but make sure the alignment pin fits into the slot on the bottom of the cylinder valve guard.

Warning! Be sure to check for leaks after installing tank. Leaks must never be checked with a flame. Always check for seal compromise with a spray bottle filled with soapy water and look for bubbles.

Air Cleaner

Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the Kawasaki Owner’s Manual.

Spark Plug

The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Refer to the Kawasaki Owner’s Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

Hydraulic Oil

Warning! Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can occur if the oil level is not within the proper operating range.

NOTE: When adding hydraulic oil, do so in small quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more. It is important that you do not overfill the reservoir.

Adding Hydraulic Oil (use SAE15W40)

1.Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

2.Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch.

3.Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point.

4.Clean the area around the hydraulic oil fill neck. See Fig. 6-3.

Hydraulic Oil

Tank Cap Hydraulic Oil

Fill Neck

Hydraulic

Tank

Hydraulic

Oil Filter

Figure 6-3

5.Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level. See Fig.

6-3. The correct level is up to the lowest hole of the oil tank fill neck.

6.Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir a 1⁄4 ” below the oil tank fill neck and 1.5 ounces of Ornite additive, if necessary.

Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter

NOTE: Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, this creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the environment when disposing of used oil.

1.Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

2.Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch.

3.Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point.

4.Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil cap.

5.Remove hydraulic fill oil cap.

6.Place a suitable container (at least 2 gallon) under the hydraulic reservoir and filter.

7.Remove the two bolts securing the hydraulic filter and allow the hydraulic oil to drain. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank to drain. Replace the plug. See Fig. 6-4.

Bolts

Hydraulic

Oil Filter

Screw

Oil

Drain

Plug

Figure 6-4

8.Place a small pan under the pump motor frame. Remove fill oil cap from hydraulic reservoir for faster drainage. Remove nut caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps.

Replace and retighten nuts. See Fig. 6-4.

9.Remove the three screws from the top of the oil filter and replace the oil filter element. Coat the sealing surface with Shell Rimula 15W40 oil or equivalent. Install the three screws back into the oil filter.

10.Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to reservoir and 1.5 ounces of Ornite additive.

11.Run and purge pumps and motors. Check oil level.

12.Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to reservoir and repeat step 11.

NOTE: This unit is equipped with two traction drive pumps and one pump for steering and implement lift.

NOTE: After unit is up to operating temperature, turn off

Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

 

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