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engines). Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to
remove. Before the new filter is installed, apply a thin
coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn
filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4
turn.
f) Clean around oil fill cap and remove. Fill to specified
capacity and replace cap. Refer to Engine Owner's
Manual for correct oil level and the SAE Grade
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do Not overfill
.
g) Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop engine and
recheck oil levels.
5.1.9 Check tire pressures.
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a)
Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). Check air
pressure in tires; recommended tire pressure is: rear,
12 to 16 psi; pneumatic casters, 22 psi.
b) Inflate tires to pressures stated above. Measure
circumference of each drive tire. Adjust tire pressures
within the above range to try to make tire circumferences
match as closely as possible.
Note: Front caster tires have permanent tire sealant installed.
5.1.10 Check grease level, input and output shaft bearing wear
on Peerless Transmission. (Replace gearbox grease yearly)
Service Interval: 160 hrs.
a)
Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b) Place drive levers and neutral lock/park brake latches
in the neutral lock position.
c) Remove shifter lever from top of transmission.
d) Remove shifter plate from top of transmission and the
two leads from the neutral start switch.
e) Release the tension on the transmission belt.
f) Check for side play caused by bearing wear on the
input and output shafts of the transmission. Replace
bearings if necessary.
g) Remove the six bolts that fasten the upper case to the
lower case and carefully remove the upper case half.
h) Check the grease level in the lower case. The grease
level should be approximately 1-1/2" to 1-3/4" from
the gearbox bottom. If necessary, fill to proper level
with Peerless grease (Part No. 788067).
I) Reinstall upper case half and fasten in place with six
bolts previously removed.
j) Reinstall all parts removed in Steps c and d. Install
drive belt and adjust tension as stated in Section 5.2.3.