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CUSTOME RESPONSI JLITIES
TRANSAXLE COOUNG
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, To prevent
possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water
or steam to clean transaxle.
inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
dean.
o Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure sprayer.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle 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
nearest authorized service center/department.
V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICAT{ON
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, or SH, Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISOOSI'TY' GRADES
°F -20 ° 0 ° 30; 32° 40° 60° 80° 100'*
_c -3oo -2oo -loo o° 1o, 20° 3oo 4'0.
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 17
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. 17 and t8)
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.
o 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
AIR _IL FILL
SCREEN CAPIDIPSTICK
FiG. 18
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. t8)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engl,,e dama_ ,,ore o,,.rhea,,ng. Clean with a,,';"- _".... _"
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
CLEAN AIR INTAKE!COOUNG AREAS
To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,
cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are
kept clean at all times.
Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely
dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and
other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external
surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are
reinstalled.
NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,
dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-
moved will cause engine damage due to overheating.
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