LUBRICATION & PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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LUBRICATION DETAILS
Grease Fittings
Lubricate all grease fittings every 50 hours of operation
using no. 2 multipurpose lithium base grease. Clean
grease gun and fittings before and after greasing to pre-
vent contamination from dirt.
NOTE: When operating in muddy or extremely wet con-
ditions, daily lubrication of fittings is recommend-
ed.
Engine Oil & Filter
Engine oil and filter should be changed after first 50 hours
of operation and then every 150 hours thereafter.
FIG. 6-8: To Check Engine Oil Level -Tractor must be
parked on level ground with engine off. Pull out dipstick,
1, and check that oil level is between upper limit, F, and
lower limit, L, on dipstick. Wipe off dipstick, momentarily
reinstall in engine and check oil level again.
Add oil through dipstick/filler opening as required.
WARNING: Muffler tail pipe is extremely hot
just after operation, take care not to touch it
to avoid burns when checking engine oil
level.
FIG. 6-9: To add oil, remove filler cap, 2, and pour oil
using a funnel to prevent oil from spilling.
NOTE: Add oil slowly to assist in venting air from
crankcase.
FIG. 6-10: To Change Engine Oil - Operate Tractor until
oil is adequately warmed. Remove drain plug, 3, from
engine and allow all oil to drain.
Reinstall drain plug and fill engine crankcase to upper
limit on dipstick.
FIG. 6-11: To Replace Engine Oil Filter - Unscrew ele-
ment, 4, from engine and discard. Make sure original filter
gasket has been removed. Lubricate new gasket on
replacement element with clean engine oil. Screw on new
element until gasket contacts adapter and then tighten
element 1/2 turn more.
Clean spilled oil and refill crankcase. Start engine, check
for leaks and replenish oil level as required.
FIG. 6-8
FIG. 6-9
FIG. 6-10
FIG. 6-11
Summary of Contents for TH4260
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