3,
Unlock
drain valve by pushing
inward
slightly
and turning
counterclockwise.
4.
To open, pull out on the drain valve.
5,
After oil has drained
completely,
close
and lock the drain valve by pushing
inward and turning
clockwise
until the
pin is in the locked position
as shown.
6_ Remove
the drain tube and replace
the
cap onto the end of the drain valve.
7.
Refill engine
with oil through
oil fill dip-
stick tube.
Pour slowly.
Do not overfill.
For approximate
capacity
see "PROD-
UCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section
of this
manual,
8.
Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick
for
checking
level.
For accurate
reading,
tighten dipstick
cap securely
onto the
tube before
removing
dipstick.
Keep oil
at "FULl"
line on dipstick,
Tighten
cap
onto the tube securely
when finished.
ENGINE
OIL FILTER
Replace
the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change
if the tractor
is
used more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR
FILTER
Your engine
will not run properly
using a
dirty air filter.
Replace
pre-cleaner
after
every 25 hours of operation
or every
season.
Service
paper cartridge
every
100 hours of operation
or every season,
whichever
occurs
first,
Service
air cleaner
more often under
dusty conditions.
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Pull up on air filter cover handle and
rotate towards
engine.
2.
Remove
cover,
3.
Carefully
remove air filter cartridge
and
pre-cleaner
from base.
4o Clean base carefully
to prevent
debris
from falling into carburetor.
NOTE:
If very dirty or damaged,
replace
cartridge.
5,
Place new pre-cleaner
and cartridge
firmly
in base,
6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower
housing
and replace
cover.
7.
Hook handle
on cover and push down
on handle to close.
IMPORTANT:
Petroleum
solvents,
such as kerosene,
are not to be used
to clean the cartridge.
They may cause
deterioration
of the cartridge.
Do not oil
cartridge°
Do not use pressurized
air to
clean cartridge.
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CLEAN
AIR SCREEN
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 stub-
born dried gum fibers_
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Debris may clog the engine's air cool-
ing system, Remove blower housing and
clean area shown to prevent overheating
and engine damage.
Air Screen
Clean out chaff and debris
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