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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
WARNING:
Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the White Outdoor Engines Operator’s
Manual located after Page 26 of this manual for all
engine maintenance instructions.
Check
engine oil level
before each use as instructed in
the White Outdoor Engines Operator’s Manual located
after Page 26 of this manual.
Follow the instructions
carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE:
Depending on the engine model found on your
tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side
panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE:
Depending on the engine model found on your
tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side
panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
•
Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 14.
•
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
•
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of
the hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
•
Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil.
•
Service the
oil filter
as instructed in the White
Outdoor Engines Operator’s Manual located after
Page 26 of this manual.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
•
Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the White Outdoor Engines
Operator’s Manual located after Page 26 of this manual
for information regarding the quantity and proper weight
of motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/
air cleaner element as instructed in he White Outdoor
Engines Operator’s Manual located after Page 26 of
this manual.
Spark Plug(s)
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season.
Refer to he White Outdoor Engines Operator’s Manual
located after Page 26 of this manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
Lubrication
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in he
White Outdoor Engines Operator’s Manual located
after Page 26 of this manual.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles
once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well
with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
Front Axles
Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar may be
equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Oil Drain Hose
Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
Oil Drain Port
