John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Tractor Storage
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A—Air Cleaner
B—Cooling System
C—Engine Oil Drain Plug
D—Engine Oil Filter
E—Transmission-Hydraulic Oil Filler Cap
IMPORTANT: Any time tractor will not be used for
several months, use this procedure to
minimize corrosion and deterioration.
1. Service air cleaner (A). (See Servicing Air Cleaner in
Service section.)
2. If coolant has been in tractor for two years, flush
cooling system (B). (See Flushing Cooling System in
Service section.) Add 50 percent antifreeze water
mixture. Test coolant for adequate cold weather
protection.
3. Change engine oil and filter (D). (See Change Engine
Oil and Filter in Service—250 Hours section.)
4. Drain fuel and add back4Loffuel. Then add 0.4 L of
corrosion inhibitor.
5. Add 0.25 L of corrosion inhibitor to
transmission-hydraulic system fill port (E).
6. Depress clutch and start engine. Run engine until it
reaches operating temperature. Also raise and lower
rockshaft several times. Shut off engine.
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