Poulan XT22H48YT User Manual - Page 16

MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration 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. • Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. OIL DRAIN VALVE TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins 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. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle. • Inspect cooling 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 transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION YELLOW CAP 02463 DRAIN TUBE FIG. 15 • Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise. • To open, pull out on the drain valve. • 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. • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve. • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section 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.Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. 5W-30 SAE 30 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 FIG. 14 oil_visc_chart1_e 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 stubborn dried gum fibers. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) AIR FILTER improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage Engine Manual. from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least ENGINE OIL FILTER once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other year. oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine one year. and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15) (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- Determine temperature range expected before oil change. age. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. SPARK PLUGS • Oil will drain more freely when warm. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing • Catch oil in a suitable container. season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. to enter the engine when changing oil. 16