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TRANSAXLE COOLING
The fan and cooiing fins of transmission sho._ld be kept
ctean to assure proper cooling
Do not attempt to clean fan or transmiss on white engine is
runn ng or while the transmission is hot.
o Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and
clean.
- inspect cooting fins for di_t grass clippings and other
materials To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxie was sealed at the factory and fiuid ma nteo
nance is not required for the/fe of the transaxle Shoutd the
transax/e ever _eakor require servicing, contact your near
est authorized service centeffdepadment.
manual.
O_L F_LL
CA[_IPSTlCK
OiL DRAIN
PLUG
Cheek V.-beits for deterioration and wear after 'i00 hours of
operation and replace if necessary The belts are not
adjustable_ Replace beits if they begin to slip from wear.
Only use high qual ty deterge_ t oi rated with API sewice
ciassification SG SeIect the ols SAE viscosity grade
accord ng to your expected operating temperature
SAE VISCOSiS Y GRADES
_'_ 28 0" 3:} 82 4;}' _3 B0 10 '[_'
'C 59* -2g" ,i0" i0 20 30 40
] EMPERA_T JRB RANGI:[ AN]° C PA' _;;} BE_'©RE t,,iEX'[ el, C ¢#NG_I
FIG, 14
NOTE; Aithough mu/tioviscosity oits (5W30_ 10W30 etc)
mprove starling in cad weather, these multioViSCOsityois
wilt result in increased oil consumptior_ when used above
32_'F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avo d
possible engine damage frorn running _ow on oii.
Change the oil after the first two hours of operat on and
every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year ifthe tractor
is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil ievel before sta rting the engine and
after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oii filf cap/
dipstick securely each time you check the oil ievel.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 14 and !5)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oi! must meet APi sewice classification SG.
- Be sure tractor s on levei sudace
o Oil wi_/drain more freely when warm.
o Catch oii in a suitable container.
, Remove oil fii/cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirl
to enter the engine when changing oil
, Remove drain pk_g.
After ot has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
16
F_G. 15
AR HLTER (See Fig, 16)
Your engine wil not tun propedy using a d_y air fi!te_
Clean the foam pro-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera.-
ties or every season. Sewice paper ca_ridge ever}, 100
hours of operation or every season, wh chever occurs first.
Service air c!eaner more often under dusty conditions
Remove knob and cever_
Remove wing nut and air cIeaner from base.
TO SERVICE PRE._CLEANER
o Slide foam preo.cleaner off ca_ridge.
Wash it n liquid detergent and water_
Squeeze t dry in a clean cloth.
o Saturate it in engine oit. Wrap t in clean, absorbent
cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
o Gently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis °
todge dirt. Do not wash the paper cadddge or use
pressurized air, as this wiii damage the ca_ddge.
Replace a dffly, bent or damaged cartridge.
Reinstall the pro cleaner (cleaned and o/ed) over the
paper ea£_idge.
o Reassembie air ctesner wing nut cover and tighten
knob securely.
COVEI
CARTR_DGENUT
PAPER
CARTRIDGE
BASE
FIG, 16