engines). Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove. Before the new filter is installed, apply a thin coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
f)Clean around oil fill cap and remove. Fill to specified capacity and replace cap. Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for correct oil level and the SAE Grade recommended by the manufacturer.
Do Not overfill.
g)Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop engine and recheck oil levels.
5.1.9Check tire pressures.
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). Check air pressure in tires; recommended tire pressure is: rear, 12 to 16 psi; pneumatic casters, 22 psi.
b)Inflate tires to pressures stated above. Measure circumference of each drive tire. Adjust tire pressures within the above range to try to make tire circumferences match as closely as possible.
Note: Front caster tires have permanent tire sealant installed.
5.1.10Check grease level, input and output shaft bearing wear on Peerless Transmission. (Replace gearbox grease yearly)
Service Interval: 160 hrs.
a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b)Place drive levers and neutral lock/park brake latches in the neutral lock position.
c)Remove shifter lever from top of transmission.
d)Remove shifter plate from top of transmission and the two leads from the neutral start switch.
e)Release the tension on the transmission belt.
f)Check for side play caused by bearing wear on the input and output shafts of the transmission. Replace bearings if necessary.
g)Remove the six bolts that fasten the upper case to the lower case and carefully remove the upper case half.
h)Check the grease level in the lower case. The grease level should be approximately
I)Reinstall upper case half and fasten in place with six bolts previously removed.
j)Reinstall all parts removed in Steps c and d. Install drive belt and adjust tension as stated in Section 5.2.3.
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