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EVERY HOURS
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVELWITH ENGINE RUNNING°
Several minutes after stopping Engine, check Engine Oil
Level with Tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig, 17)
clean, push it down tight for a few seconds, remove and
read Oil Level. If necessary, add Oil until "FULL" mark is
reached.. In summer use S.A,E, 30 (SC, SD, SE or SF) Oil.
In winter (below 32°F.) use S,A.E 10W30 (SC, SD, SE or
SF). In extreme cold (below OAF.) use S.A.E. 5W20 (SC0
SD, SE or SF). DO NOT USE 10W40 OIL. NOTE: DO
NOT OVE RFI LL
KNOB
COVER
_-'-,m-- NUT
WASH ER
CARTRIDGE
PLATE
PAPER
CARTRIDGE
OIL FOAM
PRE.CLEANER
FIGURE_ BODY
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(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING
IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)
CLEAN FOAM PRE-CLEANER.
a_ Unscrew Knob (Fig. 21) to remove Cover.
bo Remove Nut and Washer to remove Cartridge Plate,
Paper Cartridge and Oil Foam Pro-Cleaner,.
c. Wash Foam Pre_31eanerin detergent and water..
d. Rinse, squeeze (rather than twist} and allow to dry
tboroughiy_
e., Coat w_th three tablespoons of S_A.E, 30 Engine Oil,
squeeze to distribute evenly, and squeeze out excess.
f. Check Paper Cartridge. Replace if excessively dirty°
g. Reassemble Paper Cartridge and re-position on Tractor,
NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE-
MOVED.
2_ CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air Screen (Fig, 22) must allow free-flow of air to prevent
Engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush,
compressed air or water pressure to remove dirt, chaff,
stubborn dried gum and fibers,
3. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
The best time to change Engine Oil is at the end of a days
operation when all dirt and foreign material is suspended
in the hot Oil. Refer to page 7_
4,
CLEAN FRONT GRILL SCREEN
The Front Grill Screen (Fig_ 2) must allow free flow of air
to prevent engine damage from overheating.
ao Remove Grill Screen by removing two screws.
b. Clean with a wire brush, compressed air or water pres_
sure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and
fibers
c. Replace Grill Screen and secure screws.
5. LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS
There are seven Grease Fittings on your Tractor (Fig's. 20
and 24)., Using a Grease Gun, give each Grease Fitting two
shots of Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No, 1
or equivalent (available through your Sears Service Center).
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