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TRANSAXLE COOLING
RESPONSIBILHTIES
The fan and cooling fins of transmissionshould 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, To prevent
possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water
or steam to dean transaxle,
• Inspect co.oling fan to be sure fan blades are intactand
clean.,
• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other
materials., To prevent damage to seals, do notuse
compressed air or high pressure sprayer
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should
the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your
nearest authorized service center/department,
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
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AP! service
classification SF, SG or SH,_Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature
.... s,kEVlSCOS GRADES
°F "2£1................°t..........3o" 32'_6; 6o_ a00 !£0t
°C .30o .......... -20_ -10_ o" 10' 20_ 30° 40_
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT O_L CHANGE
FIG. 14
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least
once ayear if the tractor is notused for 50 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 14 and 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oif 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 oit has drained completely, replace oi! drain plug
and tighten securely,
• RefitI engine with oil through oif fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowIy. Do not overfiIL For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this
manual
. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be
sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading
Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick,
AIR SCREEN
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OIL DRAIN PLUG
ENGINE OIL
FtLL CAPtDIPSTfCK
FIG. 15
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating,, Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers
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