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5. To open the drain valve, push it slightly inward and
turn it counterclockwise until it stops, then pull it
outward.
6. Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise
using an automotive type filter wrench to loosen.
7. Allow the old oil to completely drain from the
engine crankcase into the container below. To
close the drain valve, push it inward, turn
clockwise until it stops and then release it.
8. Remove the flexible tubing from the drain valve.
Clean the tubing and store in a safe place for future
use.
9. Clean the drain valve and push the plastic dust cap
onto the valve.
10. Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket of
the new oil filter. Thread the filter on by hand until
the gasket contacts the oil filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
Refer to FILLING THE CRANKCASE and to the
LUBRICATION TABLE then refill the crankcase with
the quantity and type of oil specified.
FILLING THE CRANKCASE
CAUTION
Never overfill the engine crankcase. The engine
may overheat and/or damage may result if the
crankcase is below the “LOW” mark or over the
“FULL” mark on the dipstick. For best results, fill
to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick as opposed
to adding a given quantity of oil. Always check
the level on the dipstick before adding more oil.
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information
regarding the oil capacity and the proper type of oil to
pour into the crankcase.
1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the
brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
2. Clean the area around the oil filler cap and the
dipstick to prevent debris from entering the
crankcase.
3. Remove the oil filler cap from the valve cover and
SLOWLY pour in oil. The oil capacity is
approximately 3-1/2 pints. Fill the crankcase until
the oil level reaches the “FULL” mark on the
dipstick (Refer to Figure 20).
4. Securely screw the oil filler cap into the valve
cover and the dipstick into the tube.
CAUTION
The oil fill cap and dipstick MUST BE
TIGHTENED SECURELY WHEN THE ENGINE
IS OPERATING. Severe engine damage could
result from failure to do so.
5. Start the tractor engine and allow it to run for 30
seconds, then stop the engine and remove the
ignition key.
6. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. DO
NOT OVERFILL THE ENGINE CRANKCASE.
7. Check the oil filter and drain valve for leaks.
CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
NOTE
Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and the tractor is level.
Check the oil level of the transmission case before
each use to see that it is filled to the correct level.
Before checking the transmission oil level, clean the
area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris
from entering the transmission case. Always keep the
oil level between the “FULL” and the “ADD” marks on
the dipstick (See Figure 22). When checking the oil
level, the dipstick must be withdrawn and wiped clean,
then inserted all the way before being withdrawn for a
true reading.
Figure 22
OPERATING
RANGE
TRANSMISSION
DIPSTICK