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CUSTOM RESPONSmlBtLJTJES
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Check
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature,
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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_F | _20 _ |
| 0° | 30 _ 32 _ 40 _ | 6D* | 80 _ |
| 100 _ |
_C | 0_ | 10" | 20" | 30_ | 40" |
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. t6
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 Figs,16 & 17)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG.
o Be sure tractor is on level surface,
oOil will drain more freely when warm o Catch oil in a suitable container.
oRemove oil fi!l cap/dipstick, Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil
=Remove drain plug
oAfter 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 oit 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
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
•Slide foam
•Wash it in liquid detergent and water,
. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
•Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
oGently 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
.RUBBER
GROMMET
FOAM
AIR CLEANER
BASE
PAPER CARTRIDGE
OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK
AIR
SCREEN
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 17
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