Walker S14 manual Changing Engine Crankcase Oil, Oil Drain Location, Dipstick Oil Fill Location

Maintenance Instructions

LUBRICATION

Changing Engine Crankcase Oil

Change the engine crankcase oil after every 50 hours of operation as follows:

1.Park the mower on a level surface with the engine stopped. The engine oil should be warm before draining. If not warm from opera- tion, start the engine and run a few minutes to warm the oil.

2.Before removing the dipstick, clean the area around it to keep any dirt or debris out of the engine.

3.Remove the dipstick and oil drain plug, and drain oil into a suitable container. Be sure to allow ample time for complete drainage.

Oil Drain

Oil Drain Location

(View from Lower Right Side of Tractor)

Dipstick

(Oil Fill)

Dipstick (Oil Fill) Location

(View from Lower Right Side of Tractor)

4.Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tight- ened to 16.5 lb·ft (23 N·m).

5.Fill the crankcase (through the dipstick open- ing) with oil using only crankcase lubricants rec- ommended by the engine manufacturer. Refer to Specifications in this manual or the engine owner’s manual. Use the recommended oil vis- cosity for the expected ambient temperature. Oil with the correct viscosity will aid starting in cold weather and assure proper lubrication in hot weather. Fill to FULL (H) mark on the dip- stick; crankcase capacity is 2.7 pints (1.3 liters).

IMPORTANT: Check the dipstick reading be­ fore adding the last 1/2 pint of oil and fill only to the FULL (H) mark. The oil level should never be over the FULL (H) mark on the dipstick; over- filling can result in engine overheating and loss of power.

6.Start and run the engine. Stop the engine, re- check the oil level, and add oil if necessary.

Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication

Lubricate the grease fittings and oil points after every 25 hours of operation. Lubricate more often when operating in dusty or dirty conditions. Use SAE general purpose lithium or molybdenum base grease for grease fittings and light machine oil (SAE 10) to lubricate oil points. Lubricate the locations shown in the Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points illustration.

NOTE: PTO universal joints (on the deck and trac­ tor) require routine lubrication after every 8 hours of running time.

NOTE: The flange bearings on the PTO drive shaft are sealed and do not require periodic maintenance.

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