
CVSTO RESPONSJ tL ES
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operation and replace if necessary, The belts are not adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wean
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
ENGUNE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature°
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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°F | O" | 30" | 32" 40 _ | 605 | B0° | , | 100° | |
°C | .30" | 0 _ | 1'0 | 20 b | 30 _ | 40" |
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 16
NOTE: Although
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter 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 Figso16 & 17)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG_
•Be sure tractor is on level surface,.
-Oil wilt drain more freely when warm,
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.
oRemove wing nut and air cleaner from base°
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
Slide foam
oWash it inliquid detergent and water,,
oSqueeze it dry in a clean cloth,
oSaturate it in engine oil,, Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
°Gently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis- lodge dirt_ Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge,, Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.
Reinstall the
Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely_
| COVER KNOB |
AIR CLEANER | WING NUT |
COVER |
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| RUBBER |
FOAM | GROMMET |
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AIR CI.EANER
BASE
PAPER CARTRIDGE
OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK
. | Catch oil in a suitable container. | AIR |
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oRemove oil fill cap/dipstick, Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil,
o 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.
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 17
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