MAINTENANCE
7.13 HYDRAULIC OIL FILTERS ___________________________________________________
Change both hydraulic oil filters after first 25 hours of
operation and every 250 hours thereafter.
1. Remove old filter.
2. Place thin film of oil on gasket and install new filter.
a. Do not use an oil filter wrench, hand tighten only.
b. Tighten filters 1/2 turn beyond initial contact.
7.14 JUMPER CABLES __________________________________________________________
Battery acid is very caustic
!
WARNING
and fumes are explosive and
can cause serious injury or death.
Batteries generate explosive gases. To prevent
an explosion, keep any device that may create
sparks or flames away from the battery.
Before attempting to "jump start" tractor, check condition
of "discharged" battery.
1. Stop engine on vehicle with good battery.
7.15 MUFFLER AND EXHAUST ___________________________________________________
To protect from carbon monoxide poisoning inspect
complete exhaust system regularly.
Carbon
DANGER
!
!
exhaust fumes can be fatal
when inhaled.
Any adjustments or repair performed while the
engine is running must be made with ample
ventilation.
7.16 RADIATOR
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A
!
WARNING
pressure
serious burns to the body.
To prevent serious burns from hot coolant or
steam blow-out, never attempt to remove radiator
cap while engine is running. Stop engine and
wait until it is cool. Even then, use extreme care
when removing cap.
1. Check coolant level daily. Radiator and recovery bot-
tle should be up to the full mark when the system is
cold.
GB-16
monoxide
in
the
hot
radiator
is
under
and
can
cause
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3. Operate engine at low idle speed with hydrostatic
pump in neutral for five minutes.
4. Check hydraulic oil level and add if necessary.
5. Check for oil leaks around filters. If leak is found, do
not retighten filter.
Stop engine. Remove and clean oil filter gasket, and
body, then reassemble filter and tighten.
2. Connect RED jumper cable to positive (+) terminal
on good battery and to positive (+) terminal on
"discharged" battery.
3. Connect BLACK jumper cable from negative (-)
terminal on good battery to frame of vehicle with
discharged battery.
4. First start the engine on vehicle with good battery,
then start the tractor.
1. Exhaust fumes are colorless, if you notice a change
in color or sound of exhaust, stop engine immediately
and repair cause.
2. Ensure exhaust manifolds are secure and not
warped by unevenly torqued bolts.
3. Always replace a defective muffler.
2. Drain, flush and refill the cooling system annually.
Open the engine block drain (K) and the radiator
drain (L). Empty and clean the recovery bottle.
3. Mix 50% clean water with 50% ethylene glycol
based anti-freeze. Read and follow instructions on
anti-freeze container.