Hayter Mowers RT380H - Manual (Page 25)

Lubrication
Greasing and Lubricating the
Tractor
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease and lubricate
the tractor. More often in dusty or
dirty conditions.
How to Grease the Tractor
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note: Ensure that you scrape any paint off the
front of the fittings.
5. Connect a grease gun to each fitting and pump
grease into it.
6. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the front wheels and steering spindles until
grease begins to ooze out of the bearings (Figure 25).
Figure 25
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Engine Oil
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Crankcase Capacity: 48 oz. or 1-1/2 qt. (1400 cc or 1.4
l) when the filter is not changed; 56 oz. or 1-3/4 qt.
(1700 cc or 1.7 l) when the filter is changed.
Viscosity: See the table below.
Figure 26
Checking the Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the key before leaving the operating position.
5. Open the hood.
6. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 27) so that dirt
cannot fall into the fill hole and damage the engine.
Figure 27
1. Oil dipstick/fill hole 2. Oil drain plug
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