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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 17)
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.
° Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean.
° Inspect cocklingfins for dirt, grass clippingsand other
materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean
cooling fins.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required fort.he life ofthe transaxle. Should the
transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contactyour near-
est authorized service center/departmenL
V-BELTS
Check V--beltsfor deterioration andwear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG.
° Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
o Catch oil in a suitable _bhtainero
° Remove oil fill cap/dipstick, Re 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
"PROOUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this
manual°
° Use gauge on oil fill capldipst_ckfor checking level.
insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap onthe
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.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF or SGo Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F -20" 0" 3_ 3,2" t0'* 8_ 80" 10_
°CC .30" .1_' .t0 • 0" t_ _ 30" 40"
TEM_-IRATLj'RE RANGE ANTICIPATED BI_FOFtI_ NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F, Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 50 hours thereafter or at least oncea year ifthe tractor
is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Checkthe crankcase oil level before starting the engineand
after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/
dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
AIR CLEANER
COVER
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
COVER KNOB
WING NUT
RUBBER
CLEANER
BASE
NR CLEANER
PAPER _LL
CARTRIDGE CAP_IPS'RCK
OIL ORAIN AIR SCREEN _
FIG. 17
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 17)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers°
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