Specifications

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TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-
nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Shouldthe
transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near-
est authorized service centeddepartmento
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quatity detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF or SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature°
AIR CLEANER
COVER
FOAM
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
°F -20 _ 0 _ 30 ° 32" 40" 60 ° 80" 100 =
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F, Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used 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 fiH
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig_ 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change_
All oil must meet APt service classification SF or SG_
= Be sure tractor is on level surfacer
= Oil wit1drain more freely when warm.
o Catch oil in a suitable container_
. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick, Be carefu] not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
= Remove drain plugo
° After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely°
Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this
manual
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level..
Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the
tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking
reading. Keep oil at"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finished.
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,,
KNOB
WING NUT
RUBBER
GROMMET
AIR
PAPER CARTRIDGE
AIR CLEANER
BASE
CAP,DIPSTICK
PLUG
FIG. 15
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15)
Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100
hours of operation or' every season, whichever occurs firsL
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
o Remove knob and cover.
o Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
o Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge
o Wash it in liquid detergent and water'.
° Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth_
, Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it 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-
lodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use
pressurized air', as this wil! damage the eartridge_
Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge_
= Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the
paper' cartridge.
• Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten
knob securely_
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