Engine Oil Capacities (cont'd.)
Model
Engine Oil Capacity
38597
38629
38633
38637
38639
18 to 20 oz. (0.53 to 0.59 l)
38657
26 to 28 oz. (0.77 to 0.83 l)
1. Remove the dipstick and
slowly
pour oil into the
oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on
the dipstick.
Do not overfill
(Figure 19). Refer to
Checking the Engine Oil Level in Maintenance.
Figure 19
2. Install the dipstick securely.
Note:
Do not spill oil around the oil fill tube; oil
could leak onto traction parts and cause the traction
to slip.
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Checking the Tire Pressure
No Parts Required
Procedure
The tires are overinflated at the factory for shipping.
Reduce the pressure equally in both tires to between 17
and 20 psi (116 and 137 kPa).
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Checking the Skids
No Parts Required
Procedure
Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids in
Maintenance.
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Checking the Traction Drive
Operation
No Parts Required
Procedure
CAUTION
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the
machine may move in the direction opposite of
what you intended, causing injury and/or property
damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary.
1. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine.
2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector.
3. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip
(Figure 20).
Figure 20
The machine should move rearward. If the machine
does not move or moves forward, complete the
following:
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