Owner`s manual

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CUSTOME RESPON BILITHES
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V-BELTS
Check V_belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear,
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from buiid-up of dirt and chaff which
can restrict cooling:
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oi{ rated with API service
classification SForSG Setecttheoit's SAEviscositygrade
according to your expected operating temperature.
sA__EEW__SCOSITYGRACES ..............
_F, "20_ 0" 30" 32 ° 40 _ 60_ 80 '_ 100°
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 14
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 flequently to avoid
possible engine damage flom running low on oil,
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or' at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year_
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of operation, Tighten oil fill
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level°
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig 15)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change
Atl oil must meet API service classification SF or SG
- Be sure tractor is on level surface.
o Oil will drain more freely when warm
. Catch oif in a suitable container.
• Remove oil fill cap/dipsticko Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil,
. Remove drain plug.
• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighter_ securely.
. Refill engine with oil through oil fitl 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 Be
sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate
reading Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
OIL
DRAIN
PLUG
AIR SCREEN
OIL FILL
CAPA31PSTSICK
FIG. 15
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 _emove dirt and stubborn dried gum
fibers.
AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)
Your engine wit] 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 first
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions
= Remove knob(s) and covet
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
o Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge,
,, 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,.
• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner,
° Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge,
• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s),
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
. Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate,
- Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from
entering carburetor.
o Clean cartridge by tapping gently on fiat surface Ifvery
dirty or damaged, replace cartridge
o ReinstaLl cartridge plate, wing nuts, precteaner, cover
and secure with knob(s).
IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS
KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE
CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OiL CARTRIDGE, DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY
CARTRIDGE
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