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V-BELTS
Check V-be!Is for delerIorat}on and wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace tf 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 atlempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is
running or while the transmission is hot,
• Inspect coating fan tobe sure fan biades are intact and
clean
• Inspect coo_ingtins 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 transaxiewas sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nancetsnotrequlredfor the lifeofthetransaxle,Shouldthe
trensaxle ever[oakorrequireservicing_contactyour near_
eatauthorized service center/department
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oi! rated with APt service
classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAlE VISCOSITY GRADES
_C,3,,. O" .2'_1" -_C," b* 10_ _1}" 30* 40_
TE,MPERATURE RANGE ANT_C_PA"fEO aEFOR_ NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although mu_ti-viscosiiy oils (5W30, 10W30 efc
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 theof! after every 50 hours of operation or at least
once a year tfthe tractor isnot used for 50 hours In one yea r
Check the crankcase oil tevel before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of operation, Tighten oil fil_
capldtpstick securely each time you check the oll [eve[
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16)
Determine temperalure range expected before oil change
All ell must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH
• Be sure tractor is on level surface
• Oil will drain more freety when warm,
• Catch oil in a suitabEe container
• Remove eil fill capldipstick. Be careful not toallow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil
Remove drain plug.
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• After oil has drained completely, reptace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
• Refill engine with oil through eft fill dipstick tube, Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 oi this
manual.
• Use gauge on oil fillcep/dlpsllck for checking level, Be
sure dipstick is In all the way for accurate reading,
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick
OIL FILL
OIL DRAIN
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FIG. 16
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Your engine wilt not run properly using a dtdy air fitter_
Clean the foam pro-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100
hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions
• Remove wing nut and cover.
• Remove seal and cartridge plate
TO SERVtCE PRE-CLEANER
• Slide loam pro-cleaner off cartridge
• Wash it in liquid detergent and water,
• Squeeze itdry ina clean clolho Mow it to dry
• Saturate it In engine o11 Wrap it in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartrfdge
NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized
air, as thts will damage the cartridge,
. Reinstall the pre*cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the
paper cartridge.
• Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal.
• Installtheaircteanercoverandwingnut Tightenwing
nut 1/2 turn to I full turnafter nut contacts cove r Do not
overttghten.
COVER-,_, .,.-_'-'_'_'- WING
NUT
SEAL
PRE-CLEANER".-._ ""CARTRIDGE
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FIG. 17