CUSTOMER
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V-BELTS
Check
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AFH service classification SF, SG, or SH, Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature°
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F, |
| O" | 30= | 32 ° 40 _ | 60 ° |
| gO _ | 1004 | |
oC |
| Oo | '[0° | 20_' | 30° | 40= | |||
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 15
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.
BILITi
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs 15 and 16)
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 intothe 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°
AIR CLEANER | KNOB |
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COVER | . WING NUT |
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of operation° Tighten oil fil! cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level,
FOAM
PAPER CARTRIDGE
BASE
OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTiCK
AIR
SCREEN
:lAIN
PLUG
FIG. 16
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