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16
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Engine
WARNING
Allow machine to cool in an open area for at least five minutes before storing
or refueling.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for all engine issues and questions.
Note : Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems
which are being done at owner’s expense may be performed by any engine repair
establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized
dealer.
Changing Engine Oil
WARNING
If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal
surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Let the engine cool for at
least five minutes. Exercise caution to avoid burns.
Oil Drain Tube Models
NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval.
To complete the oil change, proceed as follows:
1. Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The oil will flow more
freely and carry away more impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
2. Open the tractor’s hood and locate the oil drain port on the side of the engine.
3. Place an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart (2.36L)
capacity below the opening of the oil drain tube, to collect the used oil. Remove
the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
4. Open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port.
See Figure 25.
5. Push the oil drain
tube (packed with
this manual) onto
the oil drain port.
Route the opposite
end of the tube into
an appropriate oil
collection container
with at least a
2.5 quart (2.36L)
capacity to collect
the used oil.
6. The engine is
equipped with a
twist-and-pull drain port. Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn counter-clockwise,
then pull outward to begin draining oil. After the oil has finished draining, push
the end of the oil drain valve back in and turn 1⁄4-turn clockwise to close the oil
drain. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drain
port.
7. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the
engine operator’s manual.
8. Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick.
NOTE: Place
an absorbent towel beneath the oil filter to keep oil off the engine
pulley.
NOTE: Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect
the environment.
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and
systems which are being done at the owner’s expense may be performed by any
engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed
by an authorized dealer.
Oil Drain Sleeve Models
To complete the oil change, proceed as follows:
1. Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The oil will flow more
freely and carry away more impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
2. Open the tractor’s hood and locate the oil drain port on the side of the engine.
3. Place an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart (2.36L)
capacity below the
opening of the oil drain
tube, to collect the used
oil. Remove the oil fill
cap/dipstick from the oil
fill tube.
4. Snap the small end of oil
drain sleeve onto the oil
sump. See Figure 26.
5. Remove drain plug and
drain oil into collection
container.
6. Replace the oil filter as
instructed in the separate
Engine Operator’s Manual.
7. Reinstall oil drain plug and refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the
engine operator’s manual.
8. Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick.
Lubrication
WARNING
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Using a quality lubricating oil, lubricate all lubrication points. Refer to maintenance
schedule chart located in this manual for proper service intervals.
Lubricating Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage per the
Maintenance Chart.
NOTE: It is not necessary to grease the steering pinion/sector gear interface. Doing so
will allow dirt to accumulate and can affect steering performance.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles
and the rims with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
OPENED
CLOSED
Figure 25
Figure 26
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