Poulan 159699 - Manual (Page 17)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
V-BELTS
Check V“belts for deierioraiion 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
The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept
dean to assure proper cooling.
Do not attempt to clean fan ortransmission while engine is
running or while the transmission is hot.
® Inspect cooilng fan 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 iransaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte­
nance is not required forthe life of the iransaxle. Should the
transaxie ever leak or require servicing, contact your near­
est authorized service cenier/department.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
ciassification SF, SG or SH. Select the oii’s SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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°F -20" 0" 30° 32° 40° 60° 80° 100°
°C .30" 20° -10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40'
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)
improve starting in 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.
TO 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 on level surface.
« Oil WÜÍ drain more freely when warm.
• Catch oil in a suitable container.
® Remove oil fill cap/dipstIck. Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil.
• Remove drain plug.
• After oii has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
• 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.
® 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.
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