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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Read ENGINE instructions in this section and OPERATION
section of this manual before trying to start engine,
NOTE: Be sure oll has been added to engine crankcase
before trying to start engine.
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Only use high quality detergent oii rated with API service
classification SG. Select the oii's SAE viscositygrade according
to your expected operating temperature:
RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY GRADES
SAE30 j
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc)
improve starting in cold weather, these multiMscosity oils wiif
resuit in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F,
Check your engine oil levet more frequently to avoid possib{e
engine damage from running low on oil,
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 15 & 16)
Raise and lower hood slowfy to avoid personal injury or
damage to tractor.
• Be sure tractor is parked on a leveI surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm,
• Clean area around oil fill drain and cap before removing
dipstick_
Catch oil in a suitable container.
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Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when chang}ng oil.
• Turn oil drain valve counterclockwise and pu{{ to drain oil
NOTE: The user has the option of connecting a vinyl hose
to port end of valve in order to drain used oil ino container
for disposal,
e After oil has drained completely, close oil drain valve. To
close oil drain valve push and turn clockwise,
• Refilf engine crankcase with o(I through oii fill tube Pour
slowly. Do not over fill For approximate capacity see
PRODUCT SPECIFICATtONS on page 4 of this manual,
• UsegaugeonoitfillcapldipstickforcheckingleveL Besure
oil fit[ cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep
oil at FULL line on dipstick,
COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 15)
Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and doris form cooling
fins, air intake screen, levers and Iinkage This will help
ensure adequate cooting and correct engine speed.
TO CHANGE OIL FILTER (See Figs. 17)
e Turn oil rifler counterclockwise, with an oil filter wrench, to
remove
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AIR INTAK _; SCREEN
OIL FILL CAW
DIPSTICK
Fig. 15
OIL DRAIN VALVE
OIL FILTER
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Fig.. 17
Apply a film of clean engine oi! on seal of new filter
Install new filter. Turn fitter until seal contacts mounting
surface Then turn filter 3/4 turn more
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