CUSTOMER R BILITIES TRANSAXLE COOLING _;,,;,,....... 1,;....... :........ i iiH,, i, i,, TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 14 and I5) The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engineis running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle_ Be sure tractor is on level surface. . Oil will drain more freely when warm, . Catch oil in a suitable container.
, Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean_ ° Remove oit fill cap!dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oit, Remove drain plug. ° Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials° To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer.. . After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID . Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.
The transaxle was sealed at the factor.7and fluid mainte_ nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxte ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service centeddepartment, , Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick is in, all the way for accurate reading. Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick. V-BELTS CheckV-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° AIR SCREEN OIL DRAIN PLUG ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SHo Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSFI'Y GRADES .... ENGINE OIL FIG. 15 FILL CAP/DIPSTICK _F ,, "2D '_ O° "' 30;"" 32 ° 40 = 60 ° BB' '" 10_;'" °€ ._o. ._. ._o o_ lo" ,;o" 3_ ,'0o TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED'BEFORE N_ OLL CHANGE FIG. 14 CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15) Change the oi! after every 50 hours of operation or at least once ayear if the tractor is not used for 50 hours inone year.
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 remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. 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. 19