V-belts, Transaxle pump fluid, Engine – Poulan 159515 User Manual

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V-BELTS

Check V^belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary,. The belts are not
adjustabiw Ffeplace belts if they begin to slip from ¥,'ear.

' iNSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept
clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is
running or while the transmission is hot,

•

Inspect cooling tan to be sure fan blades are intact and

clean.

•

Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean
cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near
est authorized service center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG or SH. Select the

oil’s

SAE viscosity

grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

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NOTE:

Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30,

10W30 etc.)

improve starting

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F.

Check your engine oil level more

frequently

to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on

oil.

Change the oil

after

the first two hours of operation and

every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the
tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

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.

TC CHANGE

ENGINE

OIL (See Fig. 13)

Determine temperature range expected

before oil

change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.

Be sure tractor is (3n levei surface.

Oil will drain more freely when warm.

careful not to allow dirt

ging oil.

/. replace oil drain plug

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Use gauge on

oil

fill cap/dipstick tor checkin i

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sure

dipstick cap is tightened secuiely toi

accurate

reading. Keep

oil at “FULL” line on

dipstid

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