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Expected Ambient
Temperature
(Extreme) over 32° C
(Normal) 4–37° C
(Cool) –1 to 10° C
(Winter) Below –1° C
Note: Do not mix engine oil and automatic
transmission fluid or hydraulic component damage
may result. When changing fluids, also change the
transmission filter. DO NOT USE DEXRON II ATF.
The transmission and axle housing are shipped from
the factory with approximately 5 quarts (4.7 l) of SAE
10W-30 engine oil. However, check the level of
transmission oil before first starting the engine and
daily thereafter.
1.
Position the machine on a level surface. Place all
controls in neutral position and start the engine.
Run the engine at lowest possible RPM to purge
the system of air. DO NOT ENGAGE the power
take-off. Turn the steering wheel several times
fully to the left and right. Raise the cutting unit to
extend the lift cylinders, aiming the wheels
straight forward, and stop the engine.
2.
Remove the dipstick cap (Fig. 4) from the filler
neck and wipe it with a clean cloth. Screw the
dipstick cap finger-tight onto the filler neck; then
remove it and check the level of fluid. If the level
is not within
1
⁄
inch (13 mm) from the groove in
2
the dipstick (Fig. 4), add SAE 10W-30 engine oil,
or, if used, automatic transmission fluid to raise
the level to groove mark. Do not overfill.
Important
When adding transmission fluid to
the hydraulic system, use a funnel with a fine
wire screen—200 mesh or finer—and make sure
the funnel and transmission fluid are
immaculately clean. This prevents accidentally
contaminatimg the hydraulic system.
3.
Thread the dipstick fill cap finger-tight onto the
filler neck. It isn't necessary to tighten the cap
Recommended
Viscosity and Type
SAE 30, Type SF, CC or CD
engine oil
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40,
Type SF,CC or CD engine oil
SAE 5W-30, Type SF, CC or
CD engine oil
Type "F" or "FA" ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid
with a wrench.
4.
Check all hoses and fittings for leaks.
1. Hydraulic system reservoir fluid/add dipstick cap
Fill the Fuel Tank
CAUTION
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel vapors
are highly flammable and explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can
cause property damage.
•
Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open area, when the engine is off and is cold.
Wipe up any fuel that spills.
•
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 1 in. (25
mm) below the bottom of the filler neck. This
empty space in the tank allows the fuel to
expand.
•
Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel fumes
may be ignited by a spark.
•
Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved container
and keep the cap in place.
1.
Using a clean cloth, clean area around the fuel
tank cap.
2.
Remove the cap from the fuel tank (Fig. 5).
3.
Fill the 8.5 gallon (32 l) tank to within 1 inch (25
16
Figure 4
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