CUSTO RESPONSIBiLiTIES
V-BELTS
Check
operatior ano replace t necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
ENGINE
LUBRiCATiON
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with APISB "vice classification S Por SG. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity g rade
according to your expectea operatmg temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
*2g | 0 |
| 3C | 32° 40 | 60 _ |
| 8( |
| 0 ° | 10_ | 20 ° | 30 ° |
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FiG. 11
NOTE: Almough
32°F, Check your engine o evel more frequently to avoid possIDte engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after the first two hours of operauon and every 25 hours thereafter or at east once a year if me tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tigmen oit fil cae/diostick securely each time you check the oil leve
TO CHANGE
Aoil must meet API service classification SF or SG Be sure tractor s on level surface.
Oi wilt drain more freely wnen warm.
Catch on _na su!taele container.
Remove oil fill cae/a astick. Be careful not to allow a_R to enter t_e engine when changmg o
Remove drain plug,
After oil has drained completely, replace o_iuraln plug and hgr_ten securely
Refill eng ne wf[n oH mrough oil fill d;ostlcK tube Pour slowly, Do not overfill For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstickforchecking evel Be sure d Ostlck cap is tlgntenea securely for accurate reading, Keep oil at "FULL" line on c estick.
AIR SCREEN
OIL
DRAIN
PLUG
OiL FILL | j_J" |
CAP/DIPSTSICK | " |
FIG. 12
CLEAN AiR SCREEN [See Fig. 12)
Air screen must De KeDt free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean w_tna wire brush
or compressed air to remove u_rt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
AiR FILTER (See Fig. 13)
Your engine will not run 3ropeny using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam
Service air cleaner more often unaer aus_y conditions
Remove KROD(S; _na cover
TO SERVICE
Slide foam
Wash it in liauid detergent and water.
Squeeze it dry n a clean cio[n
Saturate it _nengine oil. Wrap it in clear" absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oi
If very dirty or damaged, replace
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
Remove wing nuts ana carriage p_a[e.
CarpfHIIv removp :artr'Llqe - u[eve['_[ aeons [ram
entering carbureto-
Clean cartridge uyrappmng gently on flat surface, fvery airy or oamagea reolace carrie ]e,
meinsta cartridge n_a[e, wing nuts, precieaner cover and secure with knob(s).
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