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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 ad just able.
Re place belts if they begin to slip from
wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classifi cation SF-SJ.
Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
tem per a ture.
NOTE:
Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, they will result in increased
oil consumption when used above 32°F.
Check your en gine oil level more frequent-
ly to avoid pos si ble engine damage from
running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-
er a tion or at least once a year if the trac tor
is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before start ing
the engine and after each eight (8) hours of
operation. Tighten oil fi ll cap/dipstick securely
each time you check the oil level.
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20
0
30
40
80
100
-30
-20
0
20
30
40
F
C
32
-10
10
60
5W-30
SAE 30
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TRANSAXLE COOLING
The transmission fan and cooling fi ns
should be kept clean to assure proper
cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan or trans mis -
sion while engine is running or while the
transmission is hot. To prevent pos si ble
damage to seals, do not use high pres-
sure water or steam to clean transaxle.
• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades
are intact and clean.
• Inspect cooling fi ns for dirt, grass clip-
pings and other materials. To prevent
damage to seals, do not use com-
pressed air or high pressure sprayer to
clean cool ing fi ns.
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
The transaxle was sealed at the factory
and fl uid main te nance is not required for
the life of the transaxle. Should the trans-
axle ever leak or require servicing, contact
our authorized service center/department.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classifi cation SF-SJ.
• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
• Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
1. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain
valve and install the drain tube onto the
fi tting.
Oil Drain Valve
Closed and
Locked
Position
Yellow
Cap
Drain
Tube
3. Un lock drain valve by pushing inward
slightly and turning counterclockwise.
4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5. After oil has drained completely, close
and lock the drain valve by pushing
inward and turning clock wise until the
pin is in the locked position as shown.
6. Remove the drain tube and replace the
cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7. Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dip-
stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfi ll.
For approximate capacity see “PROD-
UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section of this
man u al.
8. Use gauge on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil
at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap
onto the tube securely when fi nished.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TER MI NALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi-
nals can cause the battery to “leak” power.
1. Remove terminal guard.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst
then RED bat tery cable and remove
battery from tractor.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
5. Coat terminals with grease or pe tro -
leum jelly.
6. Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-
JUST MENTS section of this manual).
