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CUSTOMER RESPONS LnTIES
V-BELTS
Check
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling,
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot.
=Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean_
=inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fin&
•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely..
oRefill 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 Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick,.
AIR SCREEN
OIL
DRAIN
PLUG
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxte was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte- nance is not required for the life of the transaxle° Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near- est authorized service center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oit rated with API service classification SF orSG Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE ViSCOSiTY GRADES
°iF "20° o° _0" 3_°40° 6o" _o° _O°t
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TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 15
NOTE; Although
improve starting in cold weather, these
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the 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 Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs.. t5 and 16)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG.
o Be sure tractor is on level surface.
oOil 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,,
OIL FILL
CAPiDIPSTSICK
FIG, 16
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fitter. Clean the foam
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
oRemove knob(s) and cover..
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
oSlide foam
oSaturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean_ absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil..
oIf very dirty or damaged, replace
• Reinstafl
° Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s)
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
-Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.
°Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en- tering carburetor..
oClean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge_
oReinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).
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