CUSTOIVlE V-BELTS OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK Check V_beltsfor 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 / TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. OIL DRAIN PLUG ENGINE LUBRICATION FIG. 14 Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AP1 service classification SF, SG, or SH Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter, Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season.
Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whicheveroccursfirsL SAE ViSCOSiTY GRADES _f.,1=Ilk _. 4 Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions_ . Remove knob(s) and cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER OF .20_ O= 30" 32= 40 ° 60" 80" 100 ° TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTtGIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE ° Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge o Wash it in liquid detergent and water = Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth° NOTE: Although multi viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etch) improve starting in cold weather, these muftiwiscosity oils wilt result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F Check your engine oil leve!
more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil ° Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in cEean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil o If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cieanero ° Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once ayearif the tractoris not used for25 hours in oneyear = Reinstaif cover and secure with knob(s) TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE = Remove cartridge nut 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 ° Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor = Clean cartridge bytapping gentlyon flat surface Ifvery dirb/or damaged, replace cartridge TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig 14) Determine temperature range expected before oil change° All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SHo Be sure tractor is on Ievel surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container o Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure with knob(s) IMPORTANT:
PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRLDGEo DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE° Remove oil fill cap/dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil . Remove drain plugo ° After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fil!
dipstick tube Pour sIowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual° KNOB COVER CARTRIDGE NUT ° Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading° Keep oil at 'FULL line on dipstick FOAM PAPER CARTRIDGE _BASE 19 FIG. 15