CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 17)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.
•Be sure tractor is on level surface.
•Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•Catch oil in a suitable container.
•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.
•Remove drain plug.
•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
•Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.
•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.
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AIR CLEANER | WING NUT | |
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FOAM | RUBBER | |
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AIR CLEANER
AIR CLEANERBASE PAPER CARTRIDGE
OIL FILL CAP⁄DIPSTICK
AIR
SCREEN
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 17
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
•Remove knob and cover.
•Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
•Slide foam
•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.
•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
•Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.
•Reinstall the
•Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely.
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