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9.
Rotate oil drain valve to allow oil to drain (Fig. 19).
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Figure 19
1. Oil drain valve
2. Oil drain tube
10.
When oil has drained completely, close the drain valve.
11.
Remove the drain hose (Fig. 19).
Note:
Recycle the used oil properly.
12.
Change the oil filter if necessary (Fig. 20).
13.
Clean around the oil dipstick and unscrew the cap
(Fig. 18).
14.
Slowly pour approximately 80% of the engine oil into
the filler tube (Fig. 18). Refer to Servicing the Engine
Oil on page 23.
15.
Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Oil Level on
page 23.
16.
Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the Full mark.
Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every other oil
change.
Note:
Change the oil filter more frequently when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1.
Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Oil
on page 23.
2.
Remove the old oil filter and wipe off the adapter
gasket surface (Fig. 20).
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Figure 20
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
3. Adapter
3.
Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the
new oil filter (Fig. 20).
4.
Install the new oil filter to the filter adapter by turning it
clockwise until the gasket contacts the filter adapter.
5.
Tighten the oil filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn
(Fig. 20).
6.
Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer
to Checking the Oil Level on page 23.
Servicing the Brake
The brake is located on the right side of the rear axle, inside
the rear tire (Fig. 21).
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Figure 21
1. Brake adjusting nut
If the tractor takes more than 1 meter (3 ft.) to stop at high
speed in the highest gear, adjust the brake.
