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CUSTOMER
TRANSAXLE COOLING
The fan and cooting 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, nonot use high pressure water
or steam to clean transax/e
• Inspectcooilng fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean,
• Inspect cooiing fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
mateflats. To prevent damage to seals, do not use
c_ompressed air or high pressure sprayer
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxie was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required for the tife of the transaxle; Should
the transaxle ever feak or require servl_:ing, centacl your
neares t' authorized service cenlerldepartment
V-BELTS
CheekV-belts Tordeterioration andwear af er!00 hoursof
operallon and replace if necessary, The belts are not
adjustable_Repiace belts if theybegin to s}ipfrom wear,,
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil ratedwithAPI service
classificationSFor SG. Select the olt=sSAEviscosity grade
according to you/' expectedoperating temperature
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SAEVtSCOSITYGRADES
NOTE: Although multi_viscosity oils (5W30, t0W30, etc )
Improves starting in cold wealher, these multi.viscosity oils
wiJ'lresutt in increased oil consumption when used above
32'C; Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage item running low on oft
Chanf_e the oil after the first iwo hours of operation and
every 50 ho_.Jrsthereafter or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year
Check lhe crankcase oil level before stad_ng the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use,
RESPONSIBiLiTiES
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs 14 and 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil changei,
AIr oil must meet API service classification SF or SG
• Be sure tractor is on level surface,
• Oil will drain mere freely when warm.
• Calch oil in a suitable conlalner,
• Remove oi! till cap/dipsl}ck Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil
• Remove drain plug
• Alter oil has drained comptetety, replace oil drain plug
end lighten securely.
• Refill engine wilh oil lhrough of! fill dipslick tube, Pour
siowty. Do not overfill., For approximate capacity see
"PROD[JOT SPEC{F CAT ONS" on page 3 of this
manual,
• Use gauge on oil fill captdipslick for checking level. Be
sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading.
Keep oil at "FULL" l!ne on dipstick.
AIR SCREEN OIL DRAIN PLUG
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP/DIPSTICK
FIG) 15
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating CIean wilh a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dded gum
fibers.
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