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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
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 cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and 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 for the life ofthe transaxle. Should the
transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near-
est authorized service center/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SGor SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
.20 _ 0• 30 ° 32° 40 = 60 _ I_ = 100"
•30 ° -20 = -10_ 0 ° 10° 20 = 30" 40 °
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in coldweather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check yourengine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil alter every 25 hours of operation or at least
once a year ifthe tractor isnot used for 25 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. 12 and 13)
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.
Refill engine with oil through oil fi!1dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 2 of this
manual.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK
• OIL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 13
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14)
Your engine will not run propedy using a dirty air filter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100
hoursofoperation orevery season, whichever occursfirst.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
• Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
• Slide foam pre-cleaner oft cartridge.
• Wash it in liquiddetergent and water•
• Squeeze itdry in a clean cloth.
Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.
Reinstall pre--cleanerover cartridge.
• Reinstallcover and secure with knob(s)•
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
Remove cartridge nut.
Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en-
tering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent
debris from entering carburetor.
Clean cartridge bytapping gentlyon flat surface. Ifvery.
d rty or damaged replace carti'iclge. . ..
Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure
with knob(s).
IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY
CARTRIDGE.
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